Arcadis

Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer

Arcadis$105K — $168K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in water/wastewater pipeline project design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or eligible to obtain within 6 months
  • Master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering preferred
  • Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and hydraulic modeling tools preferred
  • Experience with trenchless technologies and pipeline rehabilitation preferred
  • Active involvement in professional organizations like ASCE or AWWA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of water/wastewater pipeline projects
  • Conduct feasibility studies and finalize design plans
  • Develop alignments and perform hydraulic calculations
  • Prepare detailed design drawings and specifications
  • Act as the technical point of contact for clients
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and professionals
  • Ensure project compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward and recognition program
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous education
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
Full Job Description
Role description:

We are seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer to join our dynamic Water Business Line in Southern California. In this role, you will lead and support the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater pipeline projects for municipal, utility, and private sector clients.

Role accountabilities:

As a Project Water/Wastewater Pipeline Engineer, you will lead and manage the design and delivery of water and wastewater pipeline projects, encompassing feasibility studies, preliminary and final design, as well as construction support. You will be responsible for developing alignments, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing detailed design drawings and specifications for water, sewer, and recycled water pipelines.

Acting as a technical point of contact for clients, you will attend meetings and support business development activities. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams that include civil, structural, environmental, and construction management professionals. You will ensure that all deliverables meet Arcadis' quality standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering (or related discipline)
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater pipeline projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering
  • Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., InfoWater, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS)
  • Proven experience coordinating with public agencies, utilities, and permitting authorities
  • Experience with trenchless technologies, condition assessment, and rehabilitation of pipelines
  • Experience supporting or leading construction administration
  • Background in sustainability, climate resilience, and integrating digital tools (e.g., BIM 360, ArcGIS)
  • Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, AWWA, WEF)

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 $105,494 - $168,498. 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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