Water Wastewater Engineer – Design Manager

Arcadis

Water Wastewater Engineer/Design Manager managing projects in the municipal water market. Leading design and construction of water/wastewater systems in Tampa, Florida.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead tasks and projects for the planning, design and construction of Water/Wastewater distribution/collection systems, pump/lift stations, and/or treatment plants.
developing design and construction documents, such as reports, technical memoranda, and specifications, to ensure projects are planned and executed effectively.
provide support in the construction administration of projects, ensuring that processes are managed efficiently and align with established guidelines.
collaboration with multi-discipline teams is a key aspect of the position, requiring strong communication and coordination skills to achieve project objectives.
serve as a Design Manager or Assistant Project/Design Manager on projects, overseeing critical tasks and ensuring the successful delivery of project goals.
developing scopes of work and budgets that align with client and organizational expectations.
supporting client teams by identifying, tracking, and positioning for new opportunities, helping to strengthen client relationships and contribute to the organization's growth.
participate in pursuit capture planning for new project opportunities and assist in the preparation of proposals to secure future work.
Some local travel may be required to attend project site visits, client meetings, or safety audits, as well as for general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 years of experience in engineering and consulting, primarily related to the municipal water market.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
Design Management experience.
Strong technical writing and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically about technical challenges.
EIT or PE license. (preferred)
6 years of experience in engineering and consulting, primarily related to the municipal water/wastewater market. (preferred)
3 years of experience in local municipal water/wastewater markets. (preferred)
Master of Science or Master of Engineering in a related field. (preferred)
Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations. (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
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
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

design managementtechnical writingproject managementconstruction administrationscope developmentbudgetingengineeringconsultingwater distribution systemswastewater collection systems

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationstrategic thinkinganalytical thinkingcollaborationclient relationship managementpresentation skills

Certifications

EIT licensePE licenseBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Chemical EngineeringMaster of Science in related fieldMaster of Engineering in related field