Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis

. Contribute to planning, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesLead💰 $94,050 - $131,868 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial wastewater treatment engineering, including process design, technical report preparation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and manage projects effectively from concept through commissioning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Industrial Wastewater Treatment EngineeringEngineering CalculationsTechnical Report PreparationProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseWastewater Treatment Technologies

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Hard Skills

Wastewater Treatment ProcessesProcess Equipment DesignData AnalysisBiological TreatmentMembrane SystemsFiltrationEvaporationCrystallizationWater ReuseResource Recovery

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingProactive Learning Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Industrial Wastewater TreatmentProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementComplianceSite Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to planning, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup
Support evaluation, design, and implementation of physical, chemical, biological, membrane, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization treatment systems
Prepare engineering calculations, process analyses, technical reports, design documentation, and treatment system specifications
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting
Maintain compliance with Arcadis quality, safety, and technical standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Support industrial wastewater projects for clients across North America

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering
Solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes, process equipment, and treatment system design principles
Proficiency in engineering calculations, technical report preparation, and data analysis
Experience with industrial wastewater treatment technologies, including biological treatment, membrane systems, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, water reuse, or resource recovery applications, highly desirable
Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proactive learning mindset and desire to develop increasing technical and project responsibilities
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire, preferred
Willingness to travel up to 25%

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 & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year
Technical development opportunities
Mentorship from industrial wastewater experts
Career advancement opportunities