Role description:Arcadis is currently searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team. This hybrid role is based out of our Indianapolis location.
This position will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge of water/wastewater evaluations, design & construction to serve as a Lead Technical Designer, Task Manager and/or Project Manager on local projects. This is a 'hands-on' role with an expectation of leading tasks and projects, managing staff, working directly with clients, and participating in business development activities.
Role accountabilities:In this role, you will serve as a Project Manager and technical leader responsible for the successful delivery of municipal water and wastewater projects from planning and design through construction. You will lead multidisciplinary teams in the development of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and distribution and collection networks, while providing technical oversight, client management, and mentorship to engineering staff. This position offers the opportunity to drive project execution, expand client relationships, support business development efforts, and help grow the technical capabilities of the team while delivering innovative solutions for municipal clients. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and distribution/collection networks.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and construction deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Support client management, proposal development, business development initiatives, and participation in professional organizations and industry events.
- Provide technical leadership, perform complex engineering analyses, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and uphold quality standards for water and wastewater design and construction projects.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field of study
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer
Key Skills and Attributes: The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills, along with experience delivering successful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires the ability to mentor and develop junior staff, build and maintain client relationships, and support business development efforts through proposal preparation and project pursuits. Candidates should have experience in the design and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as the ability to prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proven ability to manage projects that consistently meet or exceed client expectations. The position also requires flexibility to travel periodically, approximately 10% to 20%, to support client meetings, project coordination, and field activities.
Preferred Qualifications: - Master's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an MBA
- 15 years of progressively responsible experience
- Secondary certification (W/WW Operators License, BCEE, PMP, LEED, ENV SP)
- Active participation in regional (local/state) and/or national professional associations
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 $100,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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