Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities.

We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs.

From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.

Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive.

Arcadis. Improving quality of life.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an Analyst to join our U.S.-based Climate and Sustainability Advisory team.

As an Analyst, you will support the delivery of client-facing sustainability consulting projects across a range of industries and topics, including greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, sustainability reporting, climate risk, decarbonization strategy, target setting, and broader sustainability program development. You will work closely with experienced consultants and subject matter experts to conduct research, analyze data, prepare client deliverables, and contribute to the successful execution of projects.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a passion for sustainability, strong analytical capabilities, and an interest in developing consulting skills. You will gain exposure to leading sustainability frameworks, corporate sustainability challenges, and a diverse portfolio of clients while building a foundation in project delivery, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong quantitative and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and an ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. They will be comfortable working with data, managing multiple assignments, collaborating across teams, and producing high-quality work in a consulting environment.

This hybrid role can be located in either Chicago, Washington DC, or New York City.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will support the delivery of sustainability advisory projects across a range of areas, including greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, climate risk, sustainability strategy, voluntary and regulatory sustainability and ESG reporting, target setting, decarbonization planning, and net zero strategy. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of sustainability data, including GHG emissions, energy consumption, climate-related risks, sustainability metrics, and industry benchmarks. You will also collect, organize, validate, and analyze client and industry data using Excel and other analytical tools, while conducting research on sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, industry trends, emerging standards, and best practices.

You will contribute to the development of client presentations, reports, technical memoranda, and other project deliverables, ensuring work products are accurate, high quality, and consistent with project requirements and Arcadis standards. You will manage assigned tasks against project schedules and budgets and communicate progress, challenges, and potential risks to project managers and technical leads.

As you build your consulting capabilities, you will participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities and collaborate with Arcadis colleagues across sustainability disciplines, business units, and geographies. You will also support proposal development, business development research, and sales activities as needed, while participating in training, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning opportunities to expand your technical expertise.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Economics, Business, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or a related field.

0–3 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, corporate sustainability, environmental consulting, ESG, climate, energy, or a related field.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to organize, interpret, and communicate complex information while maintaining attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, including experience working with large datasets and developing clear, client-ready presentations.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently with appropriate guidance.

Demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate change, ESG, decarbonization, and related environmental or sustainability topics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas:

Scope 1, 2, and/or 3 Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting

Sustainability target setting

Climate risk and resilience assessments

Voluntary and regulatory sustainability and ESG reporting

Decarbonization strategy and net zero planning

Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations such as:

GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, GRESB, ISSB, GRI, CSRD / ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CA SB253 and SB 261, and TCFD

Proficiency using AI tools to enhance productivity while critically evaluating and validating outputs is preferred.

Additional certifications, training, or coursework related to sustainability, climate, ESG, or data analytics are strongly valued.