Senior Water Engineer/Project Manager

Arcadis

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 role 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 position combines technical expertise with project management and leadership to deliver high-quality solutions. The role also leads multidisciplinary teams, develops and mentors engineering staff, strengthens client relationships, and supports growth of the municipal water practice. The position involves balancing technical project delivery, project leadership, client engagement, and team development. 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 service line inventories and investigations, replacement strategies, water main and distribution system improvements, design packages, bidding, and construction-phase services.
Manage projects from initiation through completion, with responsibility for 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 engineering 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 throughout project delivery.
Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary project teams through technical guidance, workload and resource planning, and coaching.
Support clients with drinking water requirements and program implementation, including regulatory considerations, funding opportunities, and stakeholder coordination.
Support client and business development by identifying opportunities, strengthening client relationships, contributing to pursuits and proposals, participating in interviews, and developing scopes and fees.