Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Water / Wastewater Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our Water Business Line in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is both a doer and seller, leading and directing the development of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects as a client‑facing project manager.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead proposals, and manage scopes, budgets, and client relationships to drive successful outcomes for municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in PA.
• Minimum 10 years of water / wastewater and stormwater experience, including at least 10 years of project management experience managing mid- to large-sized, multi-disciplined municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, and Arcadis quality and safety practices.
• Communicating with clients, establishing goals and objectives for project teams, and scheduling and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client performance expectations.
• Providing technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.
• Supervising and supporting the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers and technical staff.
• Working directly with clients to determine needs, deliver solutions, and lead the growth of client relationships with target clients.
• Leading teams in the marketing and proposal phases of projects, including preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations, and developing scopes of work and budgets for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Communication

Construction documents

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We have over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Water / Wastewater Project Manager with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our Water Business Line in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is both a doer and seller, leading and directing the development of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects as a client‑facing project manager.

Role Accountabilities

• Managing the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, and Arcadis quality and safety practices.
• Communicating with clients, establishing goals and objectives for project teams, and scheduling and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client performance expectations.
• Providing technical expertise on multi‑disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.
• Supervising and supporting the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers and technical staff.
• Working directly with clients to determine needs, deliver solutions, and lead the growth of client relationships with target clients.
• Leading teams in the marketing and proposal phases of projects, including preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations, and developing scopes of work and budgets for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field of study.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in PA.
• Minimum 10 years of water / wastewater and stormwater experience, including at least 10 years of project management experience managing mid‑ to large‑sized, multi‑disciplined municipal projects with responsibilities as described above.

Key Skills & Attributes

Team leadership experience, including managing overall project delivery expectations, prioritizing tasks, and mentoring. Experience in the preparation of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Client management skills, including identifying potential projects, preparing and developing proposals, and building client relationships. Strong business acumen and excellent verbal and written communication. Active participation in local professional associations, industry activities, and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field of study.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in neighboring states such as Ohio or New York.
• Technical expertise and experience with water / wastewater projects.
• Previous experience working on projects with ALCOSAN or the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, and knowledge of local municipalities in western Pennsylvania. Successful record of managing client accounts, assisting in new client development, and leading project pursuits and pursuit teams.

Benefits

Salary range: $136,000 – $204,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement benefits. Nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue per year.

E‑Equal Employment

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a non‑discrimination policy in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.