Senior Water Quality & Treatment Planning Leader

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a dynamic Principal Water Treatment Planning Engineer/Manager to join our Resilience Water Planning Practice in Southern California. This role leads water quality and treatment planning projects, guides long‑term strategy, and mentors a high‑performing team of planners, engineers, and scientists.

Travel up to 20% across Southern California, with required qualifications including a PE license and a Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/ Chemical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 12 years of progressive experience in water resources planning or related fields.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead water quality and treatment planning efforts and projects.
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory frameworks, climate adaptation, and sustainability.
• Mentor and develop planning professionals and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent clients during design, construction, and startup activities.

Skills

Water resources planning

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, MBA, or related field

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a dynamic Principal Water Treatment Planning Engineer/Manager to join our Resilience Water Planning Practice in Southern California. This role leads water quality and treatment planning projects, guides long‑term strategy, and mentors a high‑performing team of planners, engineers, and scientists.

Travel up to 20% across Southern California, with required qualifications including a PE license and a Bachelor's in Civil/Environmental/ Chemical Engineering.