Water Engineer

Arcadis

Entry-level Water Resources Engineer designing water and wastewater infrastructure for Arcadis. Supporting resilient municipal projects, construction services, and technical deliverables.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $54,648 - $81,972 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water and wastewater project management, including design, permitting, and compliance. Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and skilled in preparing technical reports and project documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyProject ManagementTechnical Report PreparationEIT CertificationHydraulic Modeling Software Experience

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringDesign CalculationsUtility RelocationsGrading PlansSpecifications PreparationHydraulic ModelingData AnalysisCost EstimatesProject Drawings Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsWriting SkillsCollaborationClient InteractionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointSharePointBIMPower BIAugmented Reality

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Industry Keywords

Water ManagementWastewater ManagementMunicipal WorkSustainability ProjectsResilience ProjectsConstruction ObservationPermit ComplianceFlood ControlStormwater ManagementClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, design, permit, and support management of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment projects
Work on pipelines, pumping facilities, levees, pump/lift stations, floodwalls, gates, diversion canals, stormwater, and maintenance dredging projects
Prepare design calculations, portions of technical reports, site drainage, utility relocations, grading plans, engineering plans, and specifications
Support professional engineering services during construction, including construction observation, shop drawing review, RFI responses, and permit closeouts
Assess, develop, and support management of sustainability and resilience projects, including vulnerability and mitigation assessments
Support planning and design for utilities, municipalities, and cities
Prepare reports, presentations, and audio-visual materials and participate in client meetings
Support field data collection for permit compliance and local client support
Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices and quality, health, and safety standards
Coordinate timely project completion and submission within schedule and budget
Learn and use SharePoint, BIM, Power BI, and Augmented Reality tools
Collaborate with experienced water professionals, clients, and local, national, and global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field of study
Entry-level role
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent communication and writing skills
0–2 years of relevant experience in design or consulting engineering, municipal work, or a similar environment using AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired (preferred)
Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field (preferred)
Experience preparing and reviewing project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates (preferred)
Experience with hydraulic modeling software, GIS, database management, and data analysis (preferred)
Willingness to travel for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, planning, or construction oversight as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year
Onboarding and development programs
Professional growth opportunities