Wastewater Practice Lead - California

Arcadis • Los Angeles, CA

30d

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' Resilience Water team is seeking a dynamic Wastewater Practice Lead to shape the strategic direction, growth, and delivery of our wastewater business across California. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a proven professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client development, and technical excellence—guiding complex programs while building and inspiring high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 15 years of progressive experience in the wastewater or water sector, with consulting and business development experience

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing key client accounts, and delivering large-scale projects.
• Deep knowledge of California’s regulatory landscape, funding programs, and municipal utility market.
• Proven track record of business development and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Direction: Lead the vision and growth strategy for the California Wastewater Practice, identifying opportunities across water reuse, PFAS treatment, decarbonization, and digital water solutions.
• Drive Business Development: Cultivate long-term client relationships, lead major pursuits, support proposal and interview strategies, and represent Arcadis in key industry forums and conferences.
• Ensure Project Excellence: Oversee the delivery of complex wastewater projects from planning through construction, serving as a senior technical advisor and ensuring quality, risk management, and financial performance.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with cross-functional leaders and technical experts to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that address California’s evolving regulatory, climate, and infrastructure challenges.
• Develop and Inspire Talent: Mentor and grow high-performing teams, support recruitment and succession planning, and champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.

Benefits

• Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO that accrue per year.
• The salary range for this position is $136,086 - $227,866. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

What This Job Offers

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