California Wastewater Practice Lead - Growth & Impact

Arcadis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a California Wastewater Practice Lead to drive growth, technical excellence, and delivery of our wastewater business across California. This senior leadership role translates national strategy into California priorities, serving as a visible technical leader and connecting capabilities to address clients’ complex challenges.

You will mentor talent, lead client engagements with utility executives and regulators, oversee project delivery from planning through construction, and

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 experience in the wastewater sector, with consulting and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Practice Strategy: Translate Arcadis’ national wastewater strategy into California-specific priorities that drive growth, technical excellence, and innovation.
• Advance Strategic Clients: Identify priority clients and opportunities, build trusted relationships, and lead technical positioning, client workshops, major pursuits, and industry engagement.
• Ensure Project Excellence: Oversee the delivery of complex wastewater projects from planning through construction, ensuring quality, risk management, financial performance and strong client outcomes.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with cross-functional leaders and technical experts to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that address California’s evolving regulatory, climate, and infrastructure challenges around wastewater.
• Develop and Inspire Talent: Mentor emerging technical leaders, support recruitment and succession planning, and champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional development.

Education

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 experience in the wastewater sector, with consulting and business development experience

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a California Wastewater Practice Lead to drive growth, technical excellence, and delivery of our wastewater business across California. This senior leadership role translates national strategy into California priorities, serving as a visible technical leader and connecting capabilities to address clients’ complex challenges.

You will mentor talent, lead client engagements with utility executives and regulators, oversee project delivery from planning through construction, and