Water Engineer

Poutrix; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,720 - 91,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Entry Level Water Engineer for our Cincinnati, OH team. You will tackle water/ wastewater and stormwater projects, collaborating with experienced professionals to develop sustainable solutions and advance your technical capabilities.

You will perform design, analysis, reporting, and client interactions, while gaining hands-on experience with BIM, GIS, Revit, and AutoCAD tools in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering discipline.
• Proactive, detail oriented and analytical with strong work ethic.
• EIT certification preferred; prior internship in design/consulting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and design water/wastewater/stormwater projects including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping facilities.
• Perform data analysis, engineering calculations, and prepare detailed drawings and cost estimates.
• Support project management and conduct field work such as site visits and sampling.
• Assist in construction‑dependent design projects by reviewing equipment and observing construction activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and client materials; participate in meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis standards, safety, and quality controls; coordinate to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborate with teams across the U.S. and internationally; utilize digital tools to enhance delivery (SharePoint, BIM, Power BI).

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

BIM

Power BI

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.

Role Description

The Cincinnati, OH team is looking for a dedicated, creative, and energetic Entry Level Water Engineer to tackle challenges and develop sustainable solutions for water issues such as quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience. Collaborating with experienced water professionals, you will support and drive the development of projects, interact with clients, and develop your technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and design water/wastewater/stormwater projects, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping facilities.
• Perform data analysis, technical writing, engineering calculations, detailed drawings, cost estimation, and coordination with equipment manufacturers.
• Support project management activities and, when required, conduct field work such as site visits, sampling, water quality analysis, and equipment inventory preparation.
• Assist in construction-dependent design projects by supporting contractors through equipment reviews, answering questions, and observing construction activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other audio‑visual materials; participate in client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, quality, health and safety standards, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and within budget.
• Work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Use digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery, including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and diligent work ethic.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and adaptable to new challenges.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater/stormwater engineering concepts, theories, and practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with BIM, GIS, and Revit tools is highly desirable.
• Preferred: Prior work or internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal environment; EIT certification.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO that accrue annually. Salary range for this position is $60,720–$91,080, based on experience, education, budget, and location.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to a non‑discrimination policy 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.