Senior Water Engineer/Project Manager

Arcadis•Wakefield, MA

6d•$94,952 - $161,408

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Water Engineer/Project Manager to lead and support municipal drinking water projects, particularly lead service line replacement programs and water distribution infrastructure. The position oversees projects from planning and design through implementation and construction and serves as a trusted advisor to municipal clients. As part of the Resilience Water team, the role combines technical expertise, project management, and leadership to deliver high-quality client solutions. The position leads multidisciplinary teams, mentors engineering staff, strengthens client relationships, and contributes to growth of the municipal water practice. Travel of up to 25% is anticipated for client meetings, project site visits, and other project-related activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
10 years of consulting experience supporting municipal water, drinking water, or water distribution projects.
Professional Engineering license.

Responsibilities

Lead municipal drinking water and lead service line replacement programs from planning through design and construction, including inventories and investigations, replacement strategies, water distribution improvements, design packages, bidding, and construction-phase services.
Manage projects from initiation through completion, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client satisfaction.
Coordinate engineering studies, calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permitting documents, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex water infrastructure projects and guide teams in developing practical, sustainable solutions.
Advise municipal clients on infrastructure needs, priorities, alternatives, and capital program planning and execution.
Coordinate with utilities, regulatory agencies, contractors, subconsultants, residents, and other stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams through technical guidance, resource planning, coaching, and development opportunities.
Support clients with drinking water requirements and program implementation, including regulatory considerations, funding opportunities, and stakeholder coordination.
Identify business development opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to pursuits, proposals, interviews, scope and fee development, and other municipal water practice growth initiatives.