Principal Water Wastewater Consultant

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%). As a “seller,” you will engage with clients, assess their needs, create opportunities, and lead proposal preparation. As a “doer,” you will undertake conceptual and detailed process design for industrial water and wastewater treatment projects, particularly in the Mining sector, serving as a Subject Matter Expert with deep technical acumen and knowledge of mining operations and water relationships.

This hybrid position involves client management, project execution, and collaboration with Arcadis teams across the US and globally. Client facilities and projects are located throughout the US, with some international assignments. Preferred locations include Denver, Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Missoula, Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, and Philadelphia, though other locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities to increase project wins and develop long-lasting client relationships in the Mining sector.
• Routinely engage with your client network to assess needs, strategically position for future opportunities, lead pursuits, and develop proposals.
• Participate in client interviews, collaborate with Arcadis’ regional, national, and global client account teams, and support the expansion of business development opportunities.
• 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 plants and wastewater recycle plants.
• Coordinate multi-disciplined engineering teams and serve as a 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 20+ years of industrial water/wastewater treatment experience.
• Prior experience in roles spanning 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 with 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 of paid time off (PTO) accrued per year.

Pay

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

Schedule

This is a hybrid work position.