Industrial Wastewater Process Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-04-28
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Process Engineer, Water Engineer
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. 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.
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Arcadis’ Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team is seeking a mid-level Industrial Water Process Engineer with 5+ years of consulting engineering experience to contribute to our expanding portfolio of industrial water and wastewater related design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Function as the process engineer on industrial water/wastewater projects
- Apply processes and technologies for physical/chemical primary treatment, biological treatment, membrane treatment, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation and crystallization
- Receive technical mentoring and guidance from a senior process engineer
- Delegate engineering or scientific calculations/ drawings to junior staff
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions and support implementation of projects from study phase through design, construction, startup and commissioning, and operation and maintenance of treatment systems.
This is a hybrid work position. Client facilities and projects are located throughout the US, with some international assignments. Preferred locations include Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Denver, Atlanta and Philadelphia; however, other locations may also be considered.
Role accountabilities- Assist in developing and preparing process design drawings, specifications, calculations, plans, and other technical deliverables for a variety of industrial water projects
- Field work will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, bench- and pilot-scale treatability testing (at client sites or in our lab in Cary, NC), etc.
- Assist with system commissioning and start-up, including training plant staff
- Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings
- Manage projects as necessary to meet both client and Arcadis’ expectations
- Supporting business development including proposal preparation and meetings with clients, and travel as needed for meetings, site visits, etc. (up to 25%)
Hybrid work position with client facilities and projects located throughout the US and some international assignments. Preferred locations include Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Denver, Atlanta and Philadelphia; however, other locations may also be considered.
Key Skills/Attributes- Possess a good understanding of different types of industrial wastewater treatment systems.
- Designing water and wastewater projects and preparing construction documents including mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, technical reports and memoranda, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient.
- Engineering calculations using computer software (Excel, Mathcad, etc.)
- Experience writing and editing equipment and piping specifications
- Consulting engineering firm experience is a plus
- Provide mentorship to early career engineer
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the industrial water/wastewater field
- Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related field of study with focus on wastewater treatment process engineering
- 7+ years of experience
- Professional engineer registration in one or more states
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