Entry Level Energy/Mechanical Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Arcadis is currently searching for an Entry Level Energy/Mechanical Engineer to support our growing energy group. This position can be based in any location in New York State. The role will help grow and deliver engineering design, energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, commissioning, renewable generation and other clean energy and energy‑related projects throughout the U.S., but will be primarily focused in the Northeast U.S.

We focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, which could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry‑defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives.

Role Accountabilities

• Support project execution & delivery focused primarily on HVAC and plumbing design of systems identified through energy audits to support facility- or enterprise‑wide decarbonization strategies (e.g. energy‑efficiency, building/fleet electrification, and behind-the-meter/net metered distributed renewable generation).
• Support review of building and energy codes, perform load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, systems evaluation, HVAC design and specifications, capable of working with AutoCAD or Revit for project drawings.
• Support commissioning and construction management of energy efficiency projects to ensure systems are designed, installed and operated to the owner’s project requirements and building codes.
• Gather information; evaluate, analyze, and support visualization of energy use data; complete energy efficiency, distributed generation, and alternative energy calculations; complete building and system modeling; complete technical and financial calculations.
• Perform or oversee engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations to support execution and delivery of feasibility studies, energy audits, sustainability plans, and detailed designs.
• Support or coordinate field activities associated with clean energy projects including energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, and measurement and verification.
• Support or coordinate field activities and construction management associated with clean energy projects including energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, measurement and verification, and other on‑site construction support.
• Correspond with task managers, project managers, project teams, and clients.

Key Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a robust work ethic. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities are essential, along with the capability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should be self‑motivated, dependable, and willing to take ownership of tasks, with a flexible approach to new assignments and challenges. A solid understanding of engineering concepts related to building and mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and clean energy technologies is required, while knowledge of building control, power, and lighting systems is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) is expected, and familiarity with AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is advantageous. Willingness to participate in a combination of office work, field assignments, and travel is preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• 0-2 years of prior work or internship experience in consulting engineering or other business working in the MEP or clean energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Energy Engineering, or a related technical degree with proven work experience.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $49,390 - $79,023 per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.