Principal Water Engineer — Client Lead & Growth

Arcadis U.S.Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis U.S. Inc. is seeking a Principal Water Engineer to join the Resilience Water team in Philadelphia, PA or East Windsor, NJ. You will lead water and wastewater projects, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while expanding client relationships in NJ/DE/Eastern PA.

You will oversee design, construction, and QA/QC, with opportunities for client development and strategic growth across the region. This role requires strong project leadership and a PE license in the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
• PE License in New Jersey and/or in other nearby states (or ability to obtain NJ PE within 6 months).
• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 15 years of industry-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction of treatment plants, distribution/collection systems, and pump/lift stations.
• Prepare construction documents, project specifications, and oversee construction administration.
• Engage with clients to determine needs and expand relationships.
• Manage budgets and delivery schedules; lead project teams to deliver scope.
• Mentor junior engineers and design staff.

Skills

Project management

Staff management

Client engagement

Budget management

Interdisciplinary design

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

PE License (NJ or nearby)

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis U.S. Inc. is seeking a Principal Water Engineer to join the Resilience Water team in Philadelphia, PA or East Windsor, NJ. You will lead water and wastewater projects, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while expanding client relationships in NJ/DE/Eastern PA.

You will oversee design, construction, and QA/QC, with opportunities for client development and strategic growth across the region. This role requires strong project leadership and a PE license in the area.