Senior Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Role description

Arcadis is currently searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team. This hybrid role is based out of our Indianapolis location. In this role, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge of water/wastewater evaluations, design & construction to serve as a Lead Technical Designer, Task Manager and/or Project Manager on local projects.

This is a ‘hands‑on’ role with an expectation of leading tasks and projects, managing staff, working directly with clients, and participating in business development activities.

As a Project Manager and team leader you will develop municipal water/wastewater projects, lead the successful execution and delivery of those projects and develop the team’s overall capabilities. This position leads projects from planning to design and construction of water/wastewater treatment plants/facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and distribution/collection systems, as well as creating construction documents/specifications and providing engineering services during construction.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop project scope, budgets, and delivery schedules for each assignment, responsible for ensuring tasks/projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Participate in industry conferences/associations at the local, state, and/or national level via committee memberships, presentations, and/or leadership roles.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities for the water/wastewater market in the region, including the development of proposals.
• Work with other senior staff to manage clients in the region.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Develop small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water wastewater systems for clients.
• Create and manage cost estimates and project schedules.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis and utilize design software to solve complex issues; CADD software knowledge is a plus.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior level engineer & design/drafting technical staff.
• Maintain Arcadis’ standards and specifications for municipal water/wastewater design & construction projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• Staff development and supervision skills; including mentoring junior‑level staff.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Client relationship skills: including preparation and development of proposals and client management experience with a successful record of accomplishment.
• Ability to travel 10% - 20%.
• Experience in water/wastewater plant/facility design and construction administration/oversight projects.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an MBA.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Secondary certification (W/WW Operators License, BCEE, PMP, LEED, ENV SP).
• Active participation in regional (local/state) and/or national professional associations.

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 $100,000 - $150,000.

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

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.