Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking an experienced Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join its Industrial Wastewater Treatment team in Syracuse, New York. The engineer will plan, design, and implement complex industrial wastewater treatment systems and contribute to projects across North America. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, engaging directly with clients, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering solutions that support sustainability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance for industrial facilities. The position contributes to industrial water and wastewater projects from concept through commissioning. It includes technical analyses and design, project task and deliverable management, preparation of project documentation, client relationship development, and support for junior staff. Travel of up to 25% may be required for client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 7 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
- Strong understanding of industrial wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and system design.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex industrial water and wastewater projects.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience managing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and balancing technical, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Project management and design delivery experience, including capital and operations and maintenance cost estimating, project scheduling, work planning, and technical documentation.
- Project leadership capabilities, including prioritizing tasks, managing client expectations, and mentoring junior staff.
- Sound engineering judgment and a solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical analyses, process evaluations, engineering calculations, and design activities for industrial wastewater treatment projects.
- Develop and implement treatment solutions using physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, adsorption, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
- Manage project tasks and technical deliverables to ensure quality work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Prepare scopes of work, technical reports, cost estimates, project schedules, and other project documentation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated treatment solutions.
- Build client relationships by understanding project needs, providing technical guidance, and delivering practical solutions.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff while upholding quality, safety, and project delivery standards.
- Support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities, with travel up to 25% as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k).
- Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Optional wellbeing benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Nine paid holidays per year.
- 20 days of PTO accruing per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
