California Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer

Overview

California Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer. Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr.

Arcadis is the world s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver impact together.

Ready to shape the future of water resilience in California? Arcadis is seeking a dynamic Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) System Design Engineer to join our Resilience Water team. This role focuses on leading innovation in automation system design and SCADA integration within our West Region practice, from concept through startup and turnover.

Lead I&C and SCADA design and implementation services across the West Region, supporting projects in environmental remediation, industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment, and conveyance systems. Develop and execute SCADA and digital solutions strategies, contribute to proposals, and deliver high-quality engineering and construction documentation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce technical deliverables including system architecture, P&IDs, network diagrams, control narratives, and panel layouts. Mentor junior staff, support project planning and budgeting, and integrate electrical design to support I&C systems. From initial concept through startup and turnover, apply deep technical expertise to program PLCs, configure HMI platforms, manage data collection and reporting, and author precise specifications.

Regional travel for client engagement and site visits is expected.

• Strong foundation in AutoCAD and Revit; ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet critical project deadlines.
• Proven experience leading diverse teams and collaborating effectively; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook).
• Advanced expertise in applying instrumentation and controls to process and electromechanical equipment; designing SCADA networks, fiber optic cable systems, and radio/cellular telemetry networks.
• Working knowledge of IT and industrial networks; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to travel up to 25% for client meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field
• 15+ years of I&C, Automation, and SCADA system design and implementation experience in water/wastewater markets
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience
• Experience developing bid and construction documents
• PLC/HMI programming, configuration & startup experience
• Experience growing teams at all levels

We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We offer benefits for full-time and part-time positions including medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, and more. We provide nine paid holidays and 20 days of paid time off (PTO) accrual, with salaries aligned with experience, education, budget, and location.

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