Project Water Quality Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consulting solutions for natural and built assets.

Arcadis is looking for a Project Water Quality Engineer to join our National Resilience Water Team in Hanover, Maryland.

In this role, you will support national leaders in the implementation of National Primary Drinking Water Regulations with a focus on water quality management and emerging contaminants, including PFAS and disinfection byproducts (DBPs). You will contribute to strategic pursuits, programs, and projects addressing complex water quality challenges, including services such as source water and finished water characterization, sampling and monitoring programs, treatment optimization, corrosion control, lead service line inventory and replacement planning, and public communication and outreach.

You will play a key role in advancing PFAS and emerging contaminant initiatives, supporting utilities in regulatory readiness, risk evaluation, and implementation of treatment and management strategies. This includes assisting with pilot testing, technology evaluations (e.g., GAC, IX, membrane treatment), and data‑driven decision‑making to address evolving regulatory requirements.

Furthermore, the responsibilities include conducting in‑depth technical research on alternative water quality solutions, analyzing water quality policies and regulations, preparing project scopes, work plans, budgets, and schedules, and assigning work tasks effectively. You will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff members, overseeing tasks of different complexities, communicating technical information to colleagues and clients, and supporting marketing efforts and client relations through technical expertise.

The role involves regular submission of abstracts for drinking water conferences, with preparation and delivery of presentations if the abstracts are accepted. The job may also require travel for project site visits, client meetings, or attending conferences.

• 5 years of relevant experience in water quality, regulations, research
• Master's degree in engineering and Engineering‑In‑Training (EIT) license

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and regulatory agencies in the areas of Water Quality, Emerging Contaminants, and Disinfectant By‑Products.
• Prior experience in utilizing digital tools and data analysis to drive prioritization and decision‑making.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks.
• Strong focus and attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.

• 7 years of engineering experience focused on water quality, treatment, and regulatory compliance.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and Professional Engineer license preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to drinking water compliance.
• Active participation in Water Quality, Emerging Contaminants, and PFAS conferences/associations at the state and/or national level via committee memberships, presentations, and/or association leadership roles.

Arcadis offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401K, short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement programs. Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salary range is $120,000 – $134,000 per year. Salaries vary by experience, education, and other factors.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.