Senior Design Manager for Municipal Water Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid holidays & PTO

Life insurance

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Design Manager in Southern California to lead municipal water and wastewater projects, supervise staff, and drive client relationships. The role combines design oversight with project management and business development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a California PE license, and a relevant engineering degree, with a focus on leading diverse teams and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in civil/environmental engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction of municipal water and wastewater facilities and systems.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, and schedules.
• Support business development and cultivate client relationships.

Skills

Staff development

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Design Manager in Southern California to lead municipal water and wastewater projects, supervise staff, and drive client relationships. The role combines design oversight with project management and business development responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a California PE license, and a relevant engineering degree, with a focus on leading diverse teams and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.