Senior Industrial Water Process Mechanical Engineer​/Design Manager

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.

Role description:

Arcadis’ Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team is seeking a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer / Design Manager (PM / DM) with 10+ years of consulting engineering experience to contribute to our expanding portfolio of industrial water and wastewater related design projects. In this role, you will support the growth and development of the business through the application of knowledge and expertise in the field of industrial water and wastewater engineering, client services, and project management.

As a PM, you will be accountable and responsible for Project Management of water and wastewater consulting and design projects.

In this role you will have an opportunity to function as a key member of the team on industrial water and wastewater projects. Responsibilities include applying a range of processes and technologies, such as physical and chemical primary treatment, biological treatment, membrane treatment, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization. The role involves receiving technical mentoring and guidance from a principal process engineer or subject matter expert, as well as delegating engineering or scientific calculations and drawings to mid-level and junior staff.

The process engineer will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions. Additionally, the position supports or leads project implementation from the study phase through design, construction, startup and commissioning, and the operation and maintenance of treatment systems.

Remote work is allowed although client facilities and projects are located throughout the US, with some international assignments; preferred locations include Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Denver, and Philadelphia.

This role will sit within the larger Global Resilience Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role accountabilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Active business and risk manager capable of successfully planning and executing projects.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to project team members.
• Make decisions guided by organizational and functional strategies / objectives.
• Deliver guidance and meaningful feedback to support career development and progression of mid-level and junior staff.
• Demonstrate expert critical thinking, accountability, collaboration, communication, self-discipline, self-development, conflict resolution and adaptability/flexibility skills.
• Work in and contribute to all areas of the IWTO business (business development, technology, and project delivery).
• Develop relationships with strategic client’s key personnel.
• Have a strong understanding of industrial water, business trends and competitor strategies.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.
• Travel as needed for client meetings, project site visits, etc. project staffing needs (up to 25%).

The ideal candidate will possess a very strong understanding of different types of industrial wastewater treatment systems, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A high level of emotional intelligence is essential, as is proven experience in project management and design delivery. The candidate should…