Project Water​/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

We are seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer to join our dynamic Water Business Line in Southern California. In this role, you will lead and support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipeline projects for municipal, utility, and private sector clients.

As a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer, you will lead and manage the design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, encompassing feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, as well as construction support. You will be responsible for developing alignments, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines. Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, you will attend meetings and support business development activities.

Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, structural, environmental, and construction management professionals. You will ensure that all deliverables meet Arcadis’ quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead and manage design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, including feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, and construction support.
• Develop alignments, perform hydraulic calculations, and prepare detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients; attend meetings and support business development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, environmental, construction management) to ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (or related discipline)
• 6-12 years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater pipeline projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., Info Water, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS)
• Experience coordinating with public agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities
• Experience with trenchless technologies, condition assessment, and rehabilitation of pipelines
• Experience supporting or leading construction administration
• Background in sustainability, climate resilience, and integrating digital tools (e.g., BIM 360, ArcGIS)
• Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, AWWA, WEF)

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.

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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $105,494 - $168,498.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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