Senior Water Engineer

About the role

The Senior Water Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater projects. This includes managing projects, developing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and growing the water/wastewater practice in Austin and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and clients through the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater conveyance systems, pump/lift stations, stormwater systems, and/or treatment plants.
• Create preliminary engineering reports, contract documents, drawings and specifications for construction, oversee construction activities for both new builds and rehabilitation projects, assist with system commissioning, and ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare comprehensive design packages, including all deliverables, for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline and pump station projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate project execution across multiple disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration and effective outcomes.
• Manage and lead the growth of client relationships by understanding their needs, providing innovative solutions, and overseeing the preparation of winning proposals and impactful presentations.
• Supervise and support the work of others, mentoring junior-level engineers and technical staff to foster professional growth and enhance team capabilities.
• Maintain compliance with Arcadis practices, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Travel will be required for client meetings, project site visits, and other related activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe).

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent technical engineering and project management skills within the water and wastewater practice area.
• Strong client relationship capabilities, including the preparation and development of proposals, coupled with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering various engineering projects to meet client expectations.
• Extensive experience in the design and construction of municipal water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, treatment plants, and pump/lift stations.
• Expertise in managing and reviewing project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Exceptional client relationship skills evidenced by experience in preparing and delivering proposals and effectively managing client expectations.

Why Arcadis?

We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. 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 PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94,944 - $161,405. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.