Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer at Arcadis providing expertise in design and construction of water and wastewater facilities in Atlanta. Leading projects, supervising teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

water treatment systemswastewater treatment systemswater distribution systemswastewater collection systemsengineering calculationscost estimatesproject schedulestechnical memorandaproject drawingsspecifications

Soft Skills

technical expertiseleadershipmentoringcommunication skillsproject managementcollaborationinnovationsupervisionplanningdesign

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseBachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

water and wastewater facilitiesconstruction packagesproject executiondesign initiativesnational communities of practicesubject matter expertstechnical writingproject leadershipTask ManagerDesign Lead

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide technical expertise and leadership to our team of highly skilled engineers
lead tasks/projects simultaneously and apply technical knowledge and expertise
manage and lead projects/tasks and clients in planning, design and construction of water and wastewater facilities
supervise and support the work of team members
mentor junior-level engineering and design/drafting staff
coordinate and manage the execution of projects in collaboration with other disciplines
develop water and wastewater planning and design initiatives
prepare comprehensive construction packages
create detailed cost estimates and project schedules
oversee detailed engineering calculations and lead complex analyses
produce high-quality deliverables for clients including technical memoranda, reports, and presentations
work closely with national communities of practice and subject matter experts to share knowledge and drive innovation
work directly with clients to understand their needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of water / wastewater experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
PE License
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year