Water/Wastewater Licensed Operator

Role Description Arcadis is seeking a Licensed Operator Professional to work on a variety of O&M engagements across the Northeast and Midwest. Candidates should have extensive experience working in municipal water and/or wastewater facilities with specific understanding of operation and maintenance requirements, process control testing and sampling; permit compliance and DMR reports; budget development; staffing, and training needs. Role Accountabilities The Licensed Operator Professional will work with Arcadis operations and design teams to optimize water and/or wastewater designs for our client’s O&M personnel, start‑up and commissioning work; development of training documents; training of client O&M staff; staffing assessments; condition assessments, asset management evaluations, and support of rehabilitation and renewal planning for water and wastewater facilities. Periodic travel will be required to client sites for operational support, training activities, startup activities, client meetings, safety audits, facility walk‑throughs, etc. Responsibilities Work as an integral part of project teams during planning and design of plant expansions and upgrades to provide operations insight, operability reviews, and team guidance. Conduct commissioning and startup planning and develop and lead training of client O&M staff. Develop O&M manuals, traditional and electronic. Conduct staffing assessments. Provide on‑site presence to assist public utilities with facility startup and system compliance assessments, operations and management training or oversight. Conduct as‑needed process/operations troubleshooting work. Work with the national asset management team to plan and deliver asset management solutions. Conduct field observations and conditions assessments of treatment facilities. Required Qualifications Operator Certification in one or more states for water and/or wastewater. 10+ years of municipal water and/or wastewater operations experience. Demonstrated understanding of water and/or wastewater process equipment, and familiarity with distribution or collection system assets. Preferred Qualifications Operator Certification for both water and wastewater in one or more states. Prior leadership or management experience in the operations and maintenance (O&M) of public utility systems. Experience in asset management, reliability‑centered maintenance, energy management and/or emergency response training. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, excellent at building both internal and client relationships. Benefits Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions: medical, dental, and vision; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k); Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; Accident and Disability; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward and recognition program; optional wellbeing benefits; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 20 days paid time off accrue per year. Salary The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $150,000, with actual salaries varying based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, or any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Poutrix