Wastewater Practice Lead - California
Listed on 2025-12-01
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Engineering
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Water Management
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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 is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Wastewater Practice Lead to lead the strategic direction, growth, and delivery of our wastewater business across California. This individual will be responsible for driving business development, guiding regional strategy, delivering complex projects, and mentoring a high-performing team of engineers, scientists, and consultants.
As a senior leader in the organization, you will work closely with regional leadership team, market sector leads, and client account managers to shape the future of wastewater services in California, particularly with municipal and utility clients navigating evolving regulatory, climate, and infrastructure challenges.
Role accountabilities:
- Provide Strategic Direction:
Lead the vision and growth strategy for the California Wastewater Practice, identifying opportunities in water reuse, PFAS, decarbonization, and digital solutions. - Drive Business Development:
Cultivate client relationships, lead major pursuits, and represent the firm in key industry forums and conferences. - Ensure Project Excellence:
Oversee complex project delivery from planning through construction, serving as a senior technical advisor and ensuring quality, risk, and financial performance. - Collaborate Across Disciplines:
Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that address California’s evolving water infrastructure needs. - Develop and Inspire Talent:
Mentor and grow high-performing teams, support recruitment efforts, and champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.
You’re a recognized leader in the wastewater industry, actively engaged in professional organizations like CWEA, WEF, or Water Reuse California. You bring deep experience partnering with large cities, water districts, and regional agencies to deliver impactful solutions. Your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence—whether presenting to clients, stakeholders, or internal teams—sets you apart. Above all, you’re driven by a passion for sustainability, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of water professionals.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- 15 years of progressive experience in the wastewater or water sector, with consulting and business development experience
Preferred Qualifications :
- Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing key client accounts, and delivering large-scale projects.
- Deep knowledge of California’s regulatory landscape, funding programs, and municipal utility market.
- Proven track record of business development and strategic growth.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
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