Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Design Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water team. The ideal candidate may sit in or near any of the posted locations. As a Wastewater Design Engineer, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge to execute water and wastewater treatment design & construction engineering activities. You will manage design teams, mentor junior engineers, and support the performance of our Philadelphia, PA and Paramus, NJ offices while engaging with our national team.

This role sits within our global business area Resilience, focused on protecting our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. We address challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity, and increasing frequency of large-scale events like floods and wildfires.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in client development activities, including assessing potentials, assisting with position and capture strategies, and proposal and presentation efforts for water/wastewater design projects at various stages (feasibility study, conceptual design, detailed design, and design services during construction).
• Collaborate with Area Leader(s) and client Account Leader(s) to develop project scopes, fee estimates, manage risk, identify project staff, and ensure profitable delivery.
• Lead projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants, solids handling facilities, biogas facilities, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations, with familiarity in federal and state funding requirements.
• Create construction documents and specifications, ensure knowledge of required permitting, and oversee construction administration.
• Manage a range of projects for regional clients, including budgets, delivery schedules, and leading project teams to meet deliverables.
• Work directly with clients to determine their needs, provide tailored solutions, and ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and support project development from inception to completion.
• Travel may be required for client meetings, project site visits, and other assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
• PE License in New Jersey and/or in other nearby states (or ability to obtain NJ PE within 6 months).

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of industry-related experience.
• Experience preparing plans and specifications conforming to Construction Specification Institute MasterFormat.
• Experience working on design projects with construction contractors utilizing alternative project delivery methods.

Skills

• Flexibility to work with different project teams locally and across remote offices.

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 20 days PTO accrued per year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.