Water Engineer

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer to evaluate, plan, and design water, wastewater, and stormwater projects across multiple sites. You will support project management, contribute to sustainability initiatives, perform field sampling, data analysis, and optimize plant operations while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with U.S. and international teams, database design, and use of SharePoint, BIM, Power BI, and AR tools to deliver impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field.
• Knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater concepts and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, adaptable, and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and design water, wastewater, and stormwater projects including pipelines and pumping facilities.
• Support project management activities.
• Contribute to sustainability and resilience projects through vulnerability assessments and mitigation planning.
• Perform site visits, sampling, water-quality analysis, and process optimization.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and audiovisual materials; participate in client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices and safety standards; manage timely completion and budget.

Skills

Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Eng

Data Analytics

Project Management

AutoCAD Proficiency

EIT Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Revit

Power BI

SharePoint

SQL Server

Job description

• Evaluate, plan, and design water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment and conveyance projects, including pipelines and pumping facilities
• Support project management activities
• Contribute to sustainability and resilience projects through vulnerability assessments, mitigation planning, and solution design
• Perform site visits, water sampling, water-quality analysis, technology evaluations, process troubleshooting, and plant-operations optimization
• Support Asset Management projects through data analytics, operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and facility performance evaluations
• Prepare reports, presentations, and audiovisual materials
• Participate in client meetings
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards
• Coordinate timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget
• Learn, design, and manage databases, SQL Server, reporting and integration services, cloud-based computing services, and interactive dashboards
• Collaborate with team members across the U.S. and internationally
• Configure and deploy SharePoint, BIM, Power BI, and Augmented Reality tools

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Diligent work ethic
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity or experience with AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Prior work or internship experience at a design or consulting engineering firm or municipal work environment preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and/or Revit preferred
• EIT certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in evaluating, planning, and designing water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment projects, with a strong focus on sustainability and compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in data analytics, project management, and the use of engineering software tools to optimize facility performance and ensure timely project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• EIT Certification

Hard Skills

• Water Quality Analysis
• Process Troubleshooting
• Plant Operations Optimization
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Mitigation Planning
• SQL Server
• BIM
• Power BI
• ArcGIS
• Revit

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

• Sustainability
• Asset Management
• Compliance
• Quality Standards
• Consulting Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• SharePoint
• Cloud-Based Computing Services
• Interactive Dashboards
• Audiovisual Materials