Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 109,890 - 152,064; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k)

Short/Long Term Disability (STD/LTD)

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Rewards & recognition program

Wellbeing benefits (optional)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our Industrial Wastewater Treatment team in Syracuse, NY. You will lead the planning, design, and implementation of complex treatment systems across North America, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

The role emphasizes project leadership, mentorship of junior engineers, and delivering safe, compliant, and high‑quality solutions within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 7 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses, process evaluations, engineering calculations and design activities for industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop and implement treatment solutions using physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, disinfection, evaporation and crystallization processes.
• Manage project tasks, deliverables, budgets, schedules and safety requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical reports, cost estimates and project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated treatment solutions.
• Build strong client relationships and provide technical guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality and compliance with Arcadis standards.

Education

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

Tools

N/A

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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

Arcadis is seeking a Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Industrial Wastewater Treatment team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who is eager to take on challenging projects, work alongside industry‑leading experts, and contribute to the delivery of cutting‑edge industrial wastewater treatment solutions across North America.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in the planning, design, and implementation of complex industrial wastewater treatment systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver projects that drive sustainability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance for industrial facilities across a variety of market sectors.

Role Accountabilities

As a Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of innovative industrial water and wastewater solutions for clients across North America. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and industry‑leading experts, you will apply your technical expertise, project leadership skills, and client‑focused mindset to help deliver complex treatment projects from concept through commissioning.

• Lead technical analyses, process evaluations, engineering calculations, and design activities for industrial wastewater treatment projects.
• Develop and implement treatment solutions utilizing a range of technologies, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, adsorption, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
• Manage project tasks and technical deliverables, ensuring quality work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Prepare scopes of work, technical reports, cost estimates, project schedules, and other project documentation to support successful project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated, high-performance treatment solutions.
• Build strong client relationships by understanding project needs, providing technical guidance, and delivering practical, value-driven solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff while upholding Arcadis' quality, safety, and project delivery standards.

Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

Key Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of industrial wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and system design, along with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver complex industrial water and wastewater projects. You possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and have experience managing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and balancing technical, schedule, and budget objectives.

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with strong project leadership capabilities, including prioritizing tasks, managing client expectations, and mentoring junior staff. Your experience includes project management and design delivery, capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) cost estimating, project scheduling, work planning, and technical documentation. A high level of emotional intelligence, sound engineering judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset enables you to effectively navigate complex challenges while building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 7 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 10 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or ability to obtain through reciprocity

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 $109,890 - $152,064. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Arcadis is 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.