Wastewater Operations Liaison & Engineer

Arcadis; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Wastewater Engineer / Operations Liaison to support a high-profile wastewater program in the San Diego region. This role links a private operator with IBWC to ensure coordination, transparency, and successful program delivery.

The position offers exposure to operations, regulatory coordination, stakeholder engagement, capital improvements, and utility management beyond traditional design work, serving as a trusted advisor in a high-visibility setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years in wastewater treatment, utility operations, or water/wastewater consulting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as day-to-day liaison between private facility operator and IBWC.
• Coordinate operational updates, maintenance, and performance reporting.
• Prepare agendas, meeting summaries, and executive briefings.
• Review data, compliance reports, and engineering documentation.
• Support planning of facility improvements and upgrades.
• Identify operational concerns and help develop practical solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilitation

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Technical communication

Driver’s license

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/related Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Wastewater Engineer / Operations Liaison to support a high-profile wastewater program in the San Diego region. This role links a private operator with IBWC to ensure coordination, transparency, and successful program delivery.

The position offers exposure to operations, regulatory coordination, stakeholder engagement, capital improvements, and utility management beyond traditional design work, serving as a trusted advisor in a high-visibility setting.