California Wastewater Practice Lead
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a California Wastewater Practice Lead to drive growth, innovation, technical excellence, and delivery of its wastewater business across California, aligned with the national water sector strategy. This senior leadership role combines technical and strategic leadership, market development, client engagement, innovation, and people development. The Practice Lead will translate national strategy into California-specific priorities, serve as a visible technical leader, and connect Arcadis’ wastewater capabilities to address complex client challenges. Working with Water Sector leadership, California staff, and technical experts, the role will shape the regional wastewater vision, strengthen relationships with strategic and emerging clients, support high-impact project delivery, advance innovation, and mentor future technical leaders. The position focuses on sustainable and resilient solutions and reinforcing Arcadis’ reputation in wastewater infrastructure. The successful candidate is a recognized wastewater industry leader with technical credibility and strategic and client leadership skills. They understand California’s wastewater market and can turn regulatory, infrastructure, sustainability, and operational challenges into opportunities and practical solutions. They engage with utility executives, operators, regulators, and industry partners, support project teams and emerging professionals, and contribute to the advancement of the wastewater profession.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain one within six months.
- 15 or more years of wastewater-sector experience, including consulting and business development experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing key client accounts, and delivering large-scale projects.
- Deep knowledge of California’s regulatory landscape, funding programs, and municipal utility market.
- Proven track record of business development and strategic growth.
- Active engagement in professional organizations such as CWEA, WEF, or WateReuse California.
Responsibilities
- Translate Arcadis’ national wastewater strategy into California-specific priorities that support growth, technical excellence, and innovation.
- Identify priority clients and opportunities; build trusted relationships; and lead technical positioning, client workshops, major pursuits, and industry engagement.
- Oversee complex wastewater projects from planning through construction, ensuring quality, risk management, financial performance, and strong client outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders and technical experts to deliver integrated, innovative solutions to California’s wastewater regulatory, climate, and infrastructure challenges.
- Mentor emerging technical leaders, support recruitment and succession planning, and champion collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Reward and recognition program
- Optional wellbeing benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- 20 days of PTO accrued per year
- Eligibility to participate in a company bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
