Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis•White Plains, NY
•$140,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join its Resilience Water team in White Plains, New York. The role uses technical expertise in water and wastewater design and construction to deliver projects, manage design teams, mentor junior engineers, and support business performance. The position also carries responsibility for client management and development strategy in the White Plains and New York City region. The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer leads water and wastewater projects through planning, design, and construction, including treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations. The role provides technical leadership and quality review on multidisciplinary projects, manages client relationships and project delivery, and contributes to marketing and proposal efforts. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of working in the office two to three days per week; travel may be needed for client meetings and project site visits.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York and/or nearby states, or ability to obtain a PE within six months.
  • Flexibility to work with different project teams locally and across remote offices.
  • Self-motivation in improving team and personal performance.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Engineering.
  • 15 years of industry-related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the development of water and wastewater projects.
  • Plan, design, and oversee construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations.
  • Prepare construction documents and project specifications, and perform construction oversight and administration.
  • Provide technical expertise on multidisciplinary projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.
  • Engage directly with clients to determine needs, deliver solutions, and develop client relationships with target clients.
  • Manage projects for regional clients, including budgets, delivery schedules, and project teams responsible for deliverables.
  • Support and mentor junior-level engineers and design/drafting technical staff.
  • Lead or support marketing and proposal activities, including preparing proposals and presentations and developing scopes of work and budgets for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and project site visits.
  • Help ensure business performance metrics are met.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 15–20 days of PTO accruing per year
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