Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer for a hybrid role based in Indianapolis. You will lead design, manage tasks and projects, and collaborate with clients in water/wastewater evaluations and construction. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience, is a licensed Professional Engineer, and possesses strong mentorship and client management skills. Arcadis offers competitive benefits, including medical and 20 days of PTO, with a salary range of $100,000 – $150,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience in water/wastewater plant/facility design.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Manage clients and coordinate project execution with other disciplines.
• Prepare construction packages for water/wastewater systems.

Skills

Staff development and supervision skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Client relationship management

Experience in water/wastewater design

Ability to travel 10%-20%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Arcadis is currently searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience on a hybrid role based in Indianapolis.

In this role, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge of water/wastewater evaluations, design, and construction to serve as a Lead Technical Designer, Task Manager, and/or Project Manager on local projects. This is a "hands‑on" role with an expectation of leading tasks and projects, managing staff, working directly with clients, and participating in business development activities.

Role accountabilities

• Develop project scope, budgets, and delivery schedules for each assignment, ensuring tasks/projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Participate in industry conferences/associations at the local, state, and/or national level via committee memberships, presentations, and/or leadership roles.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities for the water/wastewater market in the region, including development of proposals.
• Work with other senior staff to manage clients in the region.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Develop small to large design projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare construction packages (including all deliverables) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems for clients.
• Create and manage cost estimates and project schedules.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis and utilize design software to solve complex issues; CADD software knowledge is a plus, although CADD drafting is not required.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior‑level engineer and design/drafting technical staff.
• Maintain Arcadis’ standards and specifications for municipal water/wastewater design & construction projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Staff development and supervision skills, including mentoring junior-level staff.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Client relationship skills, including preparation and development of proposals and client management experience with a record of delivering engineering projects that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Ability to travel 10%–20%.
• Experience in water/wastewater plant/facility design and construction administration/oversight projects.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an MBA.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Secondary certification (e.g., WW Operators License, BCEE, PMP, LEED, ENV SP).
• Active participation in regional (local/state) and/or national professional associations.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $150,000; actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.