Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer

Arcadis; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer to join our Southern California Water Business Line. You will lead and support planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipelines for municipal, utility, and private sector clients.

This role requires a CA-licensed PE, a civil or mechanical engineering degree, and 6+ years of pipeline design experience. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling tools is preferred, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater pipeline design and delivery.
• PE license in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects.
• Develop alignments, perform hydraulic calculations, and prepare drawings/specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support client meetings and BD activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Construction support

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoWater

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

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:

We are seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer to join our dynamic Water Business Line in Southern California. In this role, you will lead and support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipeline projects for municipal, utility, and private sector clients.

Role accountabilities:

As a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer, you will lead and manage the design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, encompassing feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, as well as construction support. You will be responsible for developing alignments, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines.

Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, you will attend meetings and support business development activities. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, structural, environmental, and construction management professionals. You will ensure that all deliverables meet Arcadis’ quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering (or related discipline)
• 6+ years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater pipeline projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS)
• Proven experience coordinating with public agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities
• Experience with trenchless technologies, condition assessment, and rehabilitation of pipelines
• Experience supporting or leading construction administration
• Background in sustainability, climate resilience, and integrating digital tools (e.g., BIM 360, ArcGIS)
• Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, AWWA, WEF)

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 $105,494 - $168,498. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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