Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis•Syracuse, NY

13h•$94,050 - $131,868

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join its Industrial Water team in Syracuse, NY. The role supports industrial clients across North America by contributing to wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior technical experts to develop sustainable treatment solutions that improve environmental performance and operational efficiency. The position offers technical development, mentorship, and career advancement within a growing national practice. Travel of up to 25% may be required for client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
Solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes, process equipment, and treatment system design principles.
Proficiency in engineering calculations, technical report preparation, and data analysis.
Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Proactive learning mindset and desire to develop increasing technical and project responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial wastewater treatment technologies, including biological treatment, membrane systems, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, water reuse, or resource recovery applications.
Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
7 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment systems, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
Prepare engineering calculations, process analyses, technical reports, design documentation, and treatment system specifications.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.
Maintain compliance with Arcadis quality, safety, and technical standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.