Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Poutrix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Nine paid holidays

20 days PTO

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis in Southern California is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead the design and construction of municipal water, wastewater facilities, pump stations, and water distribution systems, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting business development, and upholding Arcadis standards in civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of design/leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and water distribution/collection systems.
• Manage overall project delivery and ensure on-time, within-budget execution.
• Support business development, cultivate client relationships, and represent Arcadis in industry activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, mentor staff, and grow team capabilities.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables, perform analyses, and uphold Arcadis standards.

Skills

Staff development

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Principal Design Manager – Resilience Water Business

Arcadis is currently searching for a Principal Design Manager to join our Resilience Water Business in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and construction of municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and water distribution/collection systems.
• Manage overall project delivery and ensure successful execution on time and within budget.
• Support business development efforts, cultivate client relationships, and represent Arcadis through participation in industry associations, conferences, presentations, and leadership activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, supervise technical staff, mentor junior engineers and designers, and contribute to the growth of team capabilities.
• Prepare and oversee complete engineering and construction deliverables, perform complex engineering analyses, and maintain Arcadis standards and specifications for municipal water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 15 or more years’ experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related field of study.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 or more years of progressively responsible experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Active involvement in local, state, or national professional organizations and industry associations.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong staff development and supervision skills, including the ability to mentor and support junior-level engineers and technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Proven client relationship and business development experience, including preparing proposals, managing client engagements, and delivering engineering projects that consistently meet or exceed client expectations.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer. 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.