Principal Industrial Water Wastewater Engineer / Sector Solution Leader

Arcadis•Atlanta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Industrial Water Wastewater Engineer / Sector Solution Leader to join their Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a senior seller/doer role for a recognized industrial water leader passionate about solving complex water, wastewater, reuse, and sustainability challenges for clients, while also growing a successful industrial water practice in North America. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong client relationships, and a proven ability to grow and deliver a successful business. This role will lead strategic growth initiatives within the Data Center sector and support opportunities in other industrial markets such as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, and Chemicals. The Principal Engineer will be responsible for developing client relationships, originating and advancing opportunities, leading major pursuits, and delivering complex industrial water, wastewater, reuse, and resource recovery projects. This individual will act as a trusted advisor to clients and a senior technical leader within Arcadis’ IWTO team. The role offers the chance to influence market strategy, develop key accounts, lead multidisciplinary teams, and execute projects using various delivery models including consulting, EPCM, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and other alternative delivery approaches.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
20+ years of industrial water and wastewater experience preferred.
Demonstrated success developing, winning, and delivering industrial water and wastewater projects for industrial clients.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and major capital projects.
Proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and project delivery.
Strong communication, leadership, and client engagement skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience serving Data Center, Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Advanced Manufacturing, Chemical, or Energy clients.
Experience with Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, EPCM, or other alternative delivery models.
Experience in a regional, national, or global leadership role.
Recognized industry leadership through publications, presentations, professional organizations, or technical committees.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing and prospective industrial clients.
Lead business development activities including opportunity identification, positioning, proposal development, interviews, and pursuit leadership.
Develop, maintain, and advance a robust portfolio of opportunities that supports sustained growth of the Industrial Water practice.
Collaborate with Arcadis client account teams, sector leaders, and technical experts to expand client relationships and increase market presence.
Represent Arcadis through industry engagement, thought leadership, technical publications, and conference participation.
Lead the planning, design, execution, and optimization of industrial water, wastewater, water reuse, and resource recovery projects.
Serve as Project Director, Technical Director, Design Manager, or Subject Matter Expert on complex projects and major capital programs.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical oversight of process evaluations, design basis development, treatment technology selection, treatability studies, engineering design packages, and construction support activities.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with client expectations and Arcadis quality standards.