Staff Water Engineer

ARCADIS Group

Buffalo (NY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO and 9 paid holidays

Job summary

A leading global design and engineering firm is seeking a Staff Wastewater Engineer in Buffalo, New York. This role involves managing water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading diverse engineering teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and have at least 5 years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $132,000 and includes a hybrid work model. Join us to make a positive impact on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

5 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
PE License in New York and/or nearby states preferred.
Ability to lead and develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead projects through planning, design, and construction phases.
Create construction documents and project specifications.
Manage risks and assembly high-performers in project teams.
Regularly interact with clients to identify their needs.

Skills

Water/wastewater engineering

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

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

Master’s Degree in Engineering

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 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

As a Staff Wastewater Engineer, you will be critical in driving client development and strategic positioning while creating compelling proposals and presentations for water and wastewater design projects. You will collaborate with Area Leaders and Client Account Leaders to define project scopes and fee estimates, establishing a framework for successful and profitable project execution. Additionally, you will manage risks, assemble high‑performing project teams, and oversee key activities to ensure project success.

Your responsibilities will include leading clients and projects through water and wastewater treatment plants planning, design, and construction phases, distribution and collection systems, and pump and lift stations. You will be tasked with creating construction documents, and project specifications, and managing construction oversight and administration. You will also manage a diverse portfolio of projects for various clients, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while guiding project teams to deliver on milestones.

Regular interaction with clients will be essential to identify their needs and provide effective solutions. You will support the development of junior engineers and design/drafting technical staff, coordinate multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, and help in the development of projects from inception to completion. Ensuring compliance with all Arcadis guidelines, quality, and safety standards will be a priority. Some travel may be necessary for client meetings, project site visits, and related activities.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field
5 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering
10 years of water/wastewater industry‑related experience
PE License in New York and/or nearby states

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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 фиксելու в 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.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.The salary range for thisнав position is $90,000 - $132,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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