Senior Design Leader - Water Infrastructure & Resilience

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Nine paid holidays

20 days PTO

Wellbeing benefits

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis in Southern California is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead the design and construction of municipal water, wastewater facilities, pump stations, and water distribution systems, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting business development, and upholding Arcadis standards in civil infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of design/leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction of municipal water/wastewater facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and water distribution/collection systems.
• Manage overall project delivery and ensure on-time, within-budget execution.
• Support business development, cultivate client relationships, and represent Arcadis in industry activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, mentor staff, and grow team capabilities.
• Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables, perform analyses, and uphold Arcadis standards.

Skills

Staff development

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field

Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Arcadis in Southern California is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead the design and construction of municipal water, wastewater facilities, pump stations, and water distribution systems, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting business development, and upholding Arcadis standards in civil infrastructure projects.