Arcadis

Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis$109K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 7 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred)
  • 10 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience (preferred)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or eligible for reciprocity (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical analyses and design activities for wastewater treatment projects
  • Develop treatment solutions using various technologies and processes
  • Manage project tasks to ensure quality, timeliness, and budget compliance
  • Prepare project documentation including scopes of work and cost estimates
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions
  • Build relationships with clients by understanding needs and providing guidance
  • Mentor junior engineers and uphold project standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO accrued annually
Full Job Description
Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Industrial Wastewater Treatment team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who is eager to take on challenging projects, work alongside industry-leading experts, and contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge industrial wastewater treatment solutions across North America.

In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in the planning, design, and implementation of complex industrial wastewater treatment systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage directly with clients, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver projects that drive sustainability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance for industrial facilities across a variety of market sectors.

Role Accountabilities:

As a Project Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the successful delivery of innovative industrial water and wastewater solutions for clients across North America. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading experts, you will apply your technical expertise, project leadership skills, and client-focused mindset to help deliver complex treatment projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Lead technical analyses, process evaluations, engineering calculations, and design activities for industrial wastewater treatment projects.
  • Develop and implement treatment solutions utilizing a range of technologies, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, filtration, adsorption, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
  • Manage project tasks and technical deliverables, ensuring quality work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
  • Prepare scopes of work, technical reports, cost estimates, project schedules, and other project documentation to support successful project execution.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, environmental, and construction teams to deliver integrated, high-performance treatment solutions.
  • Build strong client relationships by understanding project needs, providing technical guidance, and delivering practical, value-driven solutions.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff while upholding Arcadis' quality, safety, and project delivery standards.

Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.

Key Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong understanding of industrial wastewater treatment processes, technologies, and system design, along with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver complex industrial water and wastewater projects. You possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and have experience managing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and balancing technical, schedule, and budget objectives.

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with strong project leadership capabilities, including prioritizing tasks, managing client expectations, and mentoring junior staff. Your experience includes project management and design delivery, capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) cost estimating, project scheduling, work planning, and technical documentation. A high level of emotional intelligence, sound engineering judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset enables you to effectively navigate complex challenges while building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 7 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 10 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY or ability to obtain through reciprocity

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 this position is $109,890 - $152,064. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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