Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis • Rochester, NY

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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 looking for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with a passion for process mechanical engineering to join our Resilience Water team in Western New York. Based in either our Buffalo or Rochester office, you’ll take the lead on transformative water and wastewater treatment projects that directly impact the future of our communities. As part of Arcadis' Resilience Global Business Area, your work will go beyond engineering—it will help solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time: climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation. Our mission is to protect natural ecosystems, secure clean water resources, and power a sustainable future.

Requirements

• A strong background in process mechanical engineering and experience managing water/wastewater projects.
• Proven ability to manage tasks, lead project components, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information to clients, stakeholders, and peers.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or a related field)
• 10 years of relevant engineering experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience in municipal water/wastewater design and construction management

Responsibilities

• Driving Innovation: Lead the design and documentation of complex Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP/WWTP) projects, collaborating across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
• Leading Projects: Manage schedules, develop bid packages, and generate construction cost estimates to drive timely, cost-effective project execution.
• Ensuring Excellence: Perform in-depth engineering calculations and analyses to ensure every solution is efficient, effective, and precise.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Work closely with architects, engineers, and CADD/BIM designers to develop integrated, high-quality designs.
• Maintaining Standards: Uphold rigorous quality, safety, and compliance requirements that align with Arcadis and client expectations.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• optional benefits, including well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees