Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 94,050 - 131,868; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our Syracuse, NY team, tackling complex water challenges and delivering sustainable treatment solutions for North America. You will work with senior experts from concept through startup, contributing to diverse industrial projects and improving environmental performance.

The role requires a BE in engineering, 5 years of experience, and a preference for a NY PE license (or reciprocity within six months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering.
• New York PE license or reciprocity within six months preferred.
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept to startup.
• Prepare calculations, process analyses, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis standards and contribute to quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Engineering calculations

Technical reporting

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PE license (NY or reciprocity)

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Industrial Water team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about solving complex industrial water challenges and delivering innovative, sustainable treatment solutions for industrial clients across North America. As a member of our Industrial Wastewater Treatment team, you will collaborate with industry-leading experts, work on a diverse portfolio of industrial projects, and help shape solutions that improve environmental performance and operational efficiency. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.

Role Accountabilities

As a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and senior technical experts, you will apply your engineering expertise to develop innovative and sustainable treatment solutions while supporting successful project delivery for industrial clients across North America. You will also:

• Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment systems, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
• Prepare engineering calculations, process analyses, technical reports, design documentation, and treatment system specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain compliance with Arcadis quality, safety, and technical standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

Key Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes, process equipment, and treatment system design principles, along with demonstrated proficiency in engineering calculations, technical report preparation, and data analysis. Candidates should be comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive learning mindset and desire to develop increasing technical and project responsibilities are essential. Experience with industrial wastewater treatment technologies—including biological treatment, membrane systems, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, water reuse, or resource recovery applications—is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field
• 7 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire, is preferred.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short-term and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. The company provides nine paid holidays and 15 days paid time off that accrue each year. The salary range for this position is $94,050–$131,868. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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