Staff Water Engineer

Job ID: 40766Reference: 300015445822335Location: Buffalo, NY, United StatesDepartment: Water EngineeringBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-05-13Arcadis 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 in search of an experienced Staff Wastewater Engineer specializing in water/wastewater conveyance and treatment to join our Resilience Water team in Western NY! This position may be based in either our Buffalo or Rochester offices.As a Staff Wastewater Engineer, you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge to execute a variety of water and wastewater projects. You will also manage design teams and mentor junior engineers in our Rochester, or Buffalo, NY offices. This role sits within our global business area of Resilience. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. Role description:As a Staff Wastewater Engineer, you will be critical in driving client development and strategic positioning while creating compelling proposals and presentations for water and wastewater design projects. You will collaborate with Area Leaders and Client Account Leaders to define project scopes and fee estimates, establishing a framework for successful and profitable project execution. Additionally, you will manage risks, assemble high-performing project teams, and oversee key activities to ensure project success. Your responsibilities will include leading clients and projects through water and wastewater treatment plants planning, design, and construction phases, distribution and collection systems, and pump and lift stations. You will be tasked with creating construction documents, and project specifications, and managing construction oversight and administration. You will also manage a diverse portfolio of projects for various clients, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules while guiding project teams to deliver on milestones. Regular interaction with clients will be essential to identify their needs and provide effective solutions. You will support the development of junior engineers and design/drafting technical staff, coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and help in the development of projects from inception to completion. Ensuring compliance with all Arcadis guidelines, quality, and safety standards will be a priority. Some travel may be necessary for client meetings, project site visits, and related activities.Qualifications & Experience:Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field5 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater fieldPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Engineering10 years of water/wastewater industry-related experiencePE License in New York and/or nearby states 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $132,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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