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Arcadis

Principal Water Engineer

Arcadis

. Lead and direct the development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading water and wastewater projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Proven ability to manage client relationships, project teams, and budgets while mentoring junior engineers and supporting regional growth initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Water Distribution SystemsWastewater Collection SystemsPE License in New JerseyProject ManagementClient Management

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Hard Skills
Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility EngineeringConstruction Document CreationQA/QC ReviewTechnical AdvisoryBudget Management
Soft Skills
MentoringClient EngagementFlexibility
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Pump/Lift StationsConstruction OversightProject SpecificationsRegional Growth DevelopmentMulti-Disciplined Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and direct the development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager
  • Apply expertise in water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump/lift stations, and water/wastewater treatment facility engineering
  • Lead planning, design, and construction of treatment plants, distribution/collection systems, and pump/lift stations
  • Create construction documents and project specifications
  • Handle construction oversight and administration
  • Provide technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor
  • Engage directly with clients to determine needs, deliver solutions, expand client relationships, and increase service offerings
  • Manage budgets, delivery schedules, project teams, and deliverables
  • Support and mentor junior-level engineers and design/drafting technical staff
  • Lead or support marketing and proposal phases, including proposals, presentations, scopes of work, and budgets
  • Support and develop strategy and growth initiatives across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and project site visits

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field
  • PE License in New Jersey and/or in other nearby states, or ability to obtain NJ PE within 6 months
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred
  • 15 years of industry-related experience preferred
  • Project and staff management
  • Client Management and Regional Growth Development
  • Flexibility to work with different project teams locally and across remote offices
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and project site visits

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • AD&D insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Reward & recognition program
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays
  • 20 days PTO accrued per year