Arcadis Talent Academy - work experience for technicians

Are you a motivated candidate with a strong background/interest in technology?

The Arcadis Talent Academy is a six-month program for professionals with a refugee background who have a refugee status in the Netherlands. The program gives you the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable work experience in the Arcadis work environment. You will work on real projects together with colleagues and learn mainly by doing.

In addition, you will follow training courses in the Dutch language and soft skills, so that you can successfully integrate into the Dutch work culture. During the program, you will receive guidance from an internal buddy, a team leader or manager, and an external buddy from New Dutch Connections. If there is still a good match afterwards, you will be given the opportunity to get a contract with Arcadis.

About Arcadis

Arcadis is the world’s leading company providing sustainable design, engineering and consulting solutions for natural and built assets. With sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our focus is on maximizing our impact to improve quality of life. The solutions we develop address key societal challenges around resilience, places and mobility.

At Arcadis, we strongly believe that investing in the Talent Academy for status holders is a great way to strengthen both society and the economy and to promote inclusivity. By doing so, we really make a positive difference. The unique perspectives that our candidates bring can greatly enhance the value we deliver to our clients and society. For professionals with a refugee background, programs like these are often a huge step in their personal and professional development. For us, it is also an opportunity to learn and to further increase our impact in the field of equal opportunities.

We have room for candidates in the following roles:

Mechanical Engineering: Candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a passion for design and technical calculations. You will work on developing and optimizing mechanical systems, using design software (such as CAD) and performing strength and stress calculations.

Civil Engineering: Bachelor of Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications. Proficiency in design programs such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Infraworks, Dynamo, OpenRail and/or OpenRoad is a plus.

Consultant Transmission & Distribution / Energy Transition. Candidates with a relevant technical Bachelor or a Master's degree, such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Data Analytics, Geo-Information Science, Industrial Engineering & Management, or a similar field. You have experience in transmission and distribution systems, with expertise in the planning, design or operation of networks and their components. In addition, you can design and implement electrical installations in infrastructure. Focus areas include hydrogen, transmission & distribution and heating within the energy transition.

Technical sustainability. Bachelor's or a Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Industrial Engineering. Experience in sustainability, environmental consultancy or a technical role with a focus on emissions and circularity. Knowledge of sustainable materials, cost management and process optimization, with analytical skills, such as life cycle assessments (LCA) and cost-benefit analyses.

Cost Specialist. Support in Cost Engineering and project calculations: Candidates with a background in (building/construction) technology or related fields, with at least a B1 level in relevant skills.

Project Manager Support for Infrastructure Projects. Candidates with diverse technical backgrounds and project management experience are encouraged to apply.

Environmental safety. Support for (infra)construction projects in the field of safety, hazardous substances and environmental issues. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics or risk calculation are preferred.

Site manager support. Work planner and Estimator: Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Soil Remediation and/or Piping in the oil & gas sector, preferably residing in the Northern Netherlands region.

Soil specialist. Candidates with a Bachelor's or University degree such as Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Land and Water Management, Soil Science, (Geo)hydrology or Civil Engineering. You perform soil research (for example soil contamination), do field work, process data from the field and laboratory and add up reports. Willingness to travel is required.

What do we expect from you:

• Valid residence permit: you must be in possession of a valid residence status.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in both English (minimum B2 level) and Dutch (preferably A2 level) is required for effective oral and written communication. Alternatively, English at A2 level and Dutch at B2 level is also acceptable. 
• Education level: Being able to work and think at Bachelor's or Master's level is essential.
• Willingness to commute: You are willing to travel by train to one of our locations (Amersfoort, Rotterdam, Arnhem, Zwolle or Den Bosch). These costs will be reimbursed.

Relevant experience: Relevant experience in Electrical Engineering (high or low voltage), Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering & Management, Industrial Engineering & Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology or Water Management, Urban Development or in risks Calculation in infrastructure or environmental risks is desirable Personal qualities: We prefer candidates who are results-oriented and proactive team players.

Interested?
Apply today for this exciting opportunity at Arcadis! Make sure to upload the most recent version of your CV on our website. The deadline for applications is 10 March 2025 at 12:00. Please note that the deadline may close earlier in case of a high number of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to register as soon as possible!