Entry-Level Water Engineer

Arcadis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Entry-Level Water Engineer to join their Richmond, VA team. The role involves evaluating and designing projects related to water treatment and management, supporting sustainability initiatives, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. This position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that address critical water issues.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

15 days PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts related to water/wastewater/stormwater.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and design projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning.
• Perform site visits, water sampling, and analyze water quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelors of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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:

The Richmond, VA team is looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address water issues like quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience. Collaborating with our experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects, interact and work with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.

The role sits within our global business area Resilience. 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:

As and Entry Level Water Engineer, you will be involved in evaluating, planning, and designing projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance, including pipelines and pumping facilities. Your support will also extend to project management activities. Additionally, you will contribute to sustainability and resilience projects by conducting vulnerability assessments, mitigation planning, and designing solutions for utilities, municipalities, and cities.

In the field, you will be responsible for performing various tasks such as site visits, water sampling, analyzing water quality, evaluating technologies, troubleshooting processes, and optimizing plant operations. Your expertise will be essential in gathering critical data and ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of water and wastewater systems.

You will also play a crucial role in supporting Asset Management projects. This will involve utilizing data analytics to perform operational and organizational assessments, conducting condition assessments, and evaluating the overall performance of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities. By providing valuable insights, you will contribute to improving asset management strategies and enhancing the overall performance of these systems.

In addition to the accountabilities mentioned above, you will also:

• Support preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio-visual materials, and participate in client meetings.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Learn, design, and manage databases, SQL server (including reporting and integration services), cloud-based computing services, and configuration of interactive dashboards.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learn and use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.
  
  

To excel in this role, you will need a range of skills and qualities. Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a diligent work ethic are crucial for success. You should be proactive and capable of embracing new projects and challenges regularly. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to convey information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and clients.

Being self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable is important as you will need to navigate and address new challenges as they arise. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills will enable you to tackle complex issues and devise innovative solutions. Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater is essential. Familiarity or experience with AutoCAD and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are also valuable skills that will contribute to your success in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or a closely related engineering discipline).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work/internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit
• EIT certification.
  
  

Why Arcadis?

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.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $89,700 / year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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