Project Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer to join the Resilience Water Team in Houston, TX. You will lead design for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, collaborating with clients and engineers to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure.

This role requires 7+ years of municipal water/wastewater experience, a TX PE or ability to obtain within one year, and a relevant engineering degree. On-site work in Houston is expected with potential travel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in water/wastewater and stormwater design for municipal projects.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• PE license in TX or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Deliver projects from inception to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to develop solutions and support business growth.
• Perform condition assessments and develop estimates, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards; travel as needed.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering

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 seeks a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer role to join our Resilience Water Team in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated engineer who wants to quickly advance their career and join one of the best-qualified municipal consulting firms.

As a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer role, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge to successfully execute projects. You will also assist with the pursuit of municipal water/wastewater pipeline projects in the region to help build and grow our practice in the Houston area and throughout Texas. The focus of this role is water/wastewater design for linear projects, including pipeline assessment and rehabilitation. However, other water/wastewater market planning and design experience is desired.

Role accountabilities

This Project Water/Wastewater Engineer role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver critical infrastructure projects that support communities and utilities. You will manage projects from planning and design through construction, working closely with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and technical staff to develop innovative solutions for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The ideal candidate is a strong project leader with experience driving technical excellence, client relationships, and successful project delivery.

Additional duties include:

• Manage the planning, design, and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure, and pump/lift stations, including preparation of construction documents, specifications, and construction phase services.
• Lead the delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater pipeline and pump station projects from inception through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions, prepare winning proposals, and support business development and client relationship growth.
• Perform and oversee condition assessments of water, wastewater, and stormwater assets, while developing cost estimates, project schedules, and project execution strategies.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff while ensuring compliance with company quality, safety, and project delivery standards, including occasional travel for client meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications

• 7 or more years of water/wastewater and stormwater conveyance (pipeline and/or pump station) design experience including large water transmission mains, water distribution pipelines, force mains, collection sewers, and lift stations.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• PE License in TX; or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

Key Skills and Attributes

Project experience including design and construction of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater systems, and pump/lift stations for municipal clients’ districts and agencies. Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. Excellent technical engineering and project/task management skills in the water/wastewater practice area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience serving as the Engineer of Record for water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater and stormwater collection systems, and pump station design projects for clients in the Houston market is highly desirable.
• Additional preferred qualifications include design-build project experience, active participation in regional or national professional associations, and NASSCO PACP, MACP, and/or LACP 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. 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.

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 $98,000 - $146,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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