Wastewater Environmental Systems Technician — Field O&M

Poutrix; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and retirement benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis in Novi, MI is seeking an Environmental System Technician to join our Resilience Environment team. The role is predominantly in the field (95–100%), supporting wastewater and water treatment systems, environmental monitoring, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has mechanical O&M experience, understands mechanical/electrical drawings, and can read system schematics. Strong safety discipline and timely communication are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of mechanical system O&M experience preferred.
• Wastewater or environmental water treatment system experience preferred.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
• Confined Space Entry training.
• Behavioral-Based Safety training.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers.
• RCRA hazardous waste and DOT waste handling training.

Responsibilities

• Perform remedial system O&M, troubleshooting, optimization, and monitoring/sampling.
• Prioritize health and safety and follow safe work practices at all times.
• Maintain integrity, cleanliness, and security of system buildings/enclosures and equipment.
• Provide prompt communication to project management when equipment is unsafe or not optimal.
• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and adjust treatment plant machinery and equipment.
• Review operational data and recommend improvements to meet objectives.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain controllers and sensors; manage data downloads.
• Oversee subcontractors for operation, maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Record observations and readings for regulatory and safety reporting.

Skills

Mechanical O&M

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School Certificate/Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

MS Access

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Arcadis in Novi, MI is seeking an Environmental System Technician to join our Resilience Environment team. The role is predominantly in the field (95–100%), supporting wastewater and water treatment systems, environmental monitoring, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has mechanical O&M experience, understands mechanical/electrical drawings, and can read system schematics. Strong safety discipline and timely communication are essential for project success.