Project engineer (water infrastructure design)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Design) to join our growing Resilience Water Team in Southern California!

We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions to address water issues like quality, scarcity, reuse, management, and resilience. Collaborating with other experienced Water Professionals, you will support, manage, and drive development of projects, interact and work with clients, and develop your technical and professional capabilities.

Role accountabilities:

In this role, you will independently manage tasks and projects for the design and construction of Water/Wastewater distribution/collection systems, pump/lift stations, and/or treatment plants.

Other responsibilities of this role include assisting with the development of design and construction documents, such as reports, technical memoranda, and specifications, to ensure projects are planned and executed effectively. The individual will provide support in the construction administration of projects, ensuring that processes are managed efficiently and align with established guidelines. Collaboration with multi-discipline teams is a key aspect of the position, requiring strong communication and coordination skills to achieve project objectives.

Some local travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in engineering and consulting, primarily related to the municipal water market.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or related field.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater design and construction.
• Ability to lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, hydraulic modeling software, and Bluebeam.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to prepare technical reports, develop design solutions, and collaborate effectively with project teams to deliver high-quality engineering services.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license in California.
• Experience providing engineering services during construction.
• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in a related field.
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting municipal water and wastewater clients, preparing design calculations, construction plans, specifications, and technical reports, and contributing to project delivery through progressively responsible engineering roles. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering engineering services in local California water and wastewater markets is highly desirable.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 $110,000-$140,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.