Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Job ID: 41111Reference: 300015513329430Location: Atlanta, GA, United StatesDepartment: Water EngineeringBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-05-21Arcadis 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 Senior Water Wastewater Engineer to join our Resilience Water Team in Atlanta, Georgia! We offer a flexible hybrid work culture with a balance between remote and in-office work.The candidate in this role will provide technical expertise and leadership to our team of highly skilled engineers, while leading tasks/projects simultaneously and applying technical knowledge and expertise to develop the team’s overall capabilities. Projects will include water treatment/drinking water facility engineering, investigations, studies, analysis, designs, and construction administration services.Role accountabilities:As a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer you will manage and lead projects/tasks and clients in the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facilities.Other responsibilities include:You will play a key role in supervising and supporting the work of team members while mentoring junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff to help them grow professionally. You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of projects in collaboration with other disciplines, office personnel, and management consultants. From project inception to completion, you will develop water and wastewater planning and design initiatives, ensuring all aspects are carried out efficiently and effectively. This includes preparing comprehensive construction packages, complete with all necessary deliverables, for the engineering, procurement, and construction of water systems for clients.In this role, you will create detailed cost estimates and project schedules, ensuring that all design tasks are completed within budget and on time. You will oversee detailed engineering calculations, lead complex analyses, and utilize design software to address technical challenges. Additionally, you will produce high-quality deliverables for clients, including technical memoranda, reports, and presentations, that meet the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Collaboration will be a critical part of your role, as you will work closely with national communities of practice and subject matter experts to share knowledge and drive innovation. You will also work directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions, while taking the lead in building and strengthening relationships with target clients. This position provides an exciting opportunity to manage impactful projects, support professional development within your team, and contribute to the growth and success of Arcadis.Local travel is required to conduct project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:10 or more years of water / wastewater experience Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field.PE License Key Skills and Attributes:Project experience including design and construction of water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater collection and treatment systems.Project leadership Task Manager, Design Lead or Technical Lead experience on projects of various sizes. Excellent technical engineering skills in the water/wastewater practice area. Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules and cost estimates. Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills. Excellent technical writing skills. Functional experience with MS Office applications.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field of study.Technical expertise and experience with water/wastewater treatment projects.Experience with alternative project delivery.Knowledge and experience with the local municipalities in Georgia including City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, Paulding County, Cobb County, and Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority.Active participation in regional and/or national professional association(s).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 & BelongingWe 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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $160,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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