Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer

Arcadis•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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 seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer to join our dynamic Water Business Line in either Los Angeles or San Diego, CA. In this role, you will lead and support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipeline projects for municipal, utility, and private sector clients. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Role accountabilities: As a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer, you will lead and manage the design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, encompassing feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, as well as construction support. You will be responsible for developing alignments, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines. Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, you will attend meetings and support business development activities. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, structural, environmental, and construction management professionals. You will ensure that all deliverables meet Arcadis’ quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will identify opportunities for process improvements, value engineering, and the integration of digital solutions such as BIM, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (or related discipline)
6-12 years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater pipeline projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS)
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills
Proven experience coordinating with public agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering
Experience with trenchless technologies, condition assessment, and rehabilitation of pipelines
Experience supporting or leading construction administration
Background in sustainability, climate resilience, and integrating digital tools (e.g., BIM 360, ArcGIS)
Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, AWWA, WEF)

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, encompassing feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, as well as construction support.
Developing alignments, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines.
Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, you will attend meetings and support business development activities.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, structural, environmental, and construction management professionals.
Ensure that all deliverables meet Arcadis’ quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, value engineering, and the integration of digital solutions such as BIM, GIS, and hydraulic modeling tools.