Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

You will play a key role in supervising and supporting the work of team members while mentoring junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff to help them grow professionally. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of projects in collaboration with other disciplines, office personnel, and management consultants. From project inception to completion, you will develop water and wastewater planning and design initiatives, ensuring all aspects are carried out efficiently and effectively. This includes preparing comprehensive construction packages, complete with all necessary deliverables, for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water systems for clients. In this role, you will create detailed cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring that all design tasks are completed within budget and on time. You will oversee detailed engineering calculations, lead complex analyses, and utilize design software to address technical challenges. Additionally, you will produce high-quality deliverables for clients, including technical memoranda, reports, and presentations, that meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Collaboration will be a critical part of your role, as you will work closely with national communities of practice and subject matter experts to share knowledge and drive innovation. You will also work directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions, while taking the lead in building and strengthening relationships with target clients. Local travel is required to conduct project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.

Requirements

10 years of water / wastewater experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
PE License
Project experience including design and construction of water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater collection and treatment systems.
Project leadership Task Manager, Design Lead or Technical Lead experience on projects of various sizes.
Excellent technical engineering skills in the water/wastewater practice area.
Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules and cost estimates.
Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Functional experience with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field of study.
Technical expertise and experience with water/wastewater treatment projects.
Experience with alternative project delivery.
Knowledge and experience with the local municipalities in Georgia including City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Paulding County, Cobb County, and Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority.
Active participation in regional and/or national professional association(s).

Responsibilities

Supervising and supporting team members
Mentoring junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff
Coordinating and managing the execution of projects
Developing water and wastewater planning and design initiatives
Preparing comprehensive construction packages
Creating detailed cost estimates and project schedules
Overseeing detailed engineering calculations
Leading complex analyses
Utilizing design software to address technical challenges
Producing high-quality deliverables for clients
Collaborating with national communities of practice and subject matter experts
Working directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions
Building and strengthening relationships with target clients
Conducting project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities