Water Reuse Practice Lead - Midwest

Arcadis • Minneapolis, MN

4h

About The Position

Lead the development and implementation of the Midwest's water reuse strategy, including tracking key projects, engaging with regulatory agencies, and supporting market positioning initiatives. Manage the full project lifecycle for municipal recycled water and wastewater treatment projects, from planning and design through construction and implementation. Collaborate with Area and Account Leaders on business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation. Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring successful delivery that meets budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations. Travel as required to support business development efforts, client meetings, site visits, and project execution. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with implementing advanced water reuse technologies, including disinfection, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, UV advanced oxidation, and corrosion control. Proven client management skills are essential, including the ability to foster strong relationships, support strategic pursuits, and contribute to proposal development and interview preparation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical, with the ability to deliver effective client presentations and convey complex technical information. A collaborative leadership approach, combined with excellent interpersonal skills, is key to mentoring staff and supporting the growth of multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school
• 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering and consulting
• Proven client management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative leadership approach, combined with excellent interpersonal skills
• Direct experience with implementing advanced water reuse technologies, including disinfection, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, UV advanced oxidation, and corrosion control

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering in a related field
• 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering and consulting
• Professional Engineer license
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Midwest's water reuse strategy
• Manage the full project lifecycle for municipal recycled water and wastewater treatment projects
• Collaborate with Area and Account Leaders on business development activities
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams
• Travel as required to support business development efforts, client meetings, site visits, and project execution

What This Job Offers

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