Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 126,720 - 184,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO 20 days

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer to lead design and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment systems across North America. You will manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to long‑term operations, mentor team members, and shape the future of industrial water solutions.

The role requires a PE license and a BS in engineering, with 10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment; a Master's degree and 14 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 14 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex industrial wastewater treatment projects from studies and design through startup and commissioning.
• Develop innovative treatment solutions utilizing physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, adsorption, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization technologies.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated high‑performance solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and designers while fostering professional growth.
• Develop and strengthen strategic client relationships, identify growth opportunities, contribute to business development, and support proposals and presentations.
• Drive project success through planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating, quality management, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Project delivery

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role Description

Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer – Lead impactful projects across North America, designing and implementing advanced industrial wastewater treatment systems for diverse industry sectors. You will oversee the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies to long‑term operations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of industrial water solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of complex industrial wastewater treatment projects from studies and design through startup and commissioning.
• Develop innovative treatment solutions utilizing physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, adsorption, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization technologies.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated high‑performance solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and designers while fostering professional growth across the team.
• Develop and strengthen strategic client relationships, identify growth opportunities, contribute to business development initiatives, and support proposal development, client presentations, and project pursuits.
• Drive project success through effective planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating, quality management, and risk mitigation.

Key Skills and Experience

Deep expertise in industrial wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and system design. Proven track record of delivering complex industrial water projects to a diverse range of clients. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills, coupled with emotional intelligence to influence project teams and stakeholders. Experience in full‑cycle project delivery, capital and O&M cost estimating, scheduling, work planning, and quality management. Strategic thinking with an understanding of client business objectives, industry trends, regulatory drivers, and emerging treatment technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in one or more states.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 14 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience.

Benefits

Arcadis offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions: medical, dental, and vision; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k); STD, LTD, and AD&D; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; wellbeing benefits; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement. We provide nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue annually. Salary range: $126,720 – $184,140, based on experience, education, budget, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.