Principal Water Wastewater Consultant

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

About the role

Arcadis seeks a Principal Industrial Water/Wastewater Consultant to join the Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team as a “seller/doer”. This heavily client-facing technical position will be key to our growth in the Mining sector in the US. The role is split between business development (40-50%) and technical execution (50-60%).

This is a hybrid work position with client facilities and projects located throughout the US, including some international assignments. Preferred locations include Denver, Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Missoula, Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, and Philadelphia; other locations may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities to increase project wins and develop long-lasting client relationships in the Mining sector.
• Engage with clients to assess needs, create opportunities, and prepare proposals.
• Serve as a Mining Sector wastewater treatment subject matter expert, mentoring staff on mining operations and wastewater treatment.
• Lead projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of industrial water/wastewater treatment and recycle plants.
• Coordinate multi-disciplined engineering teams and serve as Subject Matter Expert for complex engineering designs.
• Provide direction and review for design basis documents, engineering calculations (mass and energy balances), engineering drawings (P&IDs and Layout), specifications for treatment equipment, instrumentation, and controls, and engineering reports/feasibility studies.
• Manage technical coordination and leadership roles on larger or complex projects with higher associated risk.
• Participate in client interviews, collaborate with Arcadis’ regional, national, and global client account teams, and support expansion of business development opportunities.
• Prepare abstracts and technical papers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study (preferred).
• 20+ years of industrial water/wastewater treatment experience.
• Experience in prior roles across engineering, project management, sustainability, sales, marketing, and mining.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial clients in North America, particularly in the Mining sector.
• Strong experience in developing and leading large industrial wastewater capital projects.
• Strong experience and network within the Mining sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License.
• Knowledge and experience with multinational industrial clients.
• Previous experience in a regional or national role and collaboration across regional teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward & recognition program.
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $136,400 - $204,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.