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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in water quality and treatment planning, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage client relationships while delivering complex water planning projects.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Water Resources PlanningProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseCalifornia Regulatory EnvironmentClient Relationship ManagementSustainability Strategies
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Hard Skills
Water Quality TreatmentInfrastructure EvaluationCapital Improvement PlanningRisk-Based PrioritizationLifecycle CostingPerformance GuaranteesTechnical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceWater RecyclingDrought Resilience
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipClient EngagementMentoringStrategic Opportunity PursuitCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseMaster’s Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Environmental EngineeringMBA
Industry Keywords
Water PlanningMunicipal Water UtilitiesRecycled WaterSustainability InitiativesClimate AdaptationSouthern California Water MarketAlternative Delivery ProjectsQuality AssuranceThought LeadershipProfessional Associations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead comprehensive water and recycled water quality and treatment planning efforts
- Develop strategies addressing water quality, treatment reliability, reuse, sustainability, resilience, and regulatory compliance
- Evaluate existing water and recycled water treatment infrastructure and plan improvements
- Support utility start-up, commissioning, and operations troubleshooting
- Represent municipalities and utilities as the Owner’s Agent on alternative delivery projects
- Review designer treatment approaches, bases of design, and calculations
- Develop performance guarantees and start-up and commissioning requirements
- Provide technical leadership on water policy, regulatory frameworks, and planning best practices
- Advise clients on climate adaptation, drought resilience, water recycling, and sustainability initiatives
- Support business development and client engagement across Southern California
- Build client relationships, pursue strategic opportunities, and represent Arcadis at industry events and conferences
- Oversee multidisciplinary planning projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and Arcadis quality standards
- Provide technical guidance and quality assurance on planning analyses and documentation
- Develop capital improvement plans and asset investment strategies using risk-based prioritization, lifecycle costing, and funding strategies
- Participate in professional associations, industry committees, and thought leadership initiatives
- Mentor and develop water planning professionals and support recruitment efforts
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field
- 12 years of progressive experience in water resources planning, water system planning, or related fields
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, MBA, or related field preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred
- 15 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources, water planning, or related consulting services preferred
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage client relationships
- Experience delivering large, complex water planning projects
- Deep understanding of California’s regulatory environment and the municipal water and recycled water utility market
- Experience partnering with municipal agencies and utilities on long-term planning, resilience, and sustainability strategies
- Travel up to 20% across Southern California
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Reward and recognition program
- Wellbeing benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Nine paid holidays
- 20 days PTO accruing per year