Principal Water Treatment Design Engineer – Manager

Arcadis

Principal Engineer/Manager in Water Treatment leading municipal projects while fostering client relationships. Overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery on time and budget.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Water/Wastewater evaluations, design, and construction, with a strong focus on project management and client relationship cultivation. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementWater/Wastewater Treatment Facility DesignLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in CaliforniaEngineering Drawing Preparation and ReviewBusiness Development in Water/Wastewater Industry

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Hard Skills

Water/Wastewater EvaluationsProject Scope ManagementCost EstimationEngineering AnalysisConstruction Administration

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Engineering SoftwareProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Water/Wastewater Operator LicenseProject Management Professional (PMP)LEED/ENV SP Credential

Industry Keywords

Municipal Water SystemsWastewater TreatmentStormwater SystemsEngineering DeliverablesProfessional Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize expertise and technical knowledge of Water/Wastewater evaluations, design & construction to serve as a Project Manager and Client Manager on local projects.
Lead the planning, design, and construction of municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, stormwater systems, and water distribution/collection systems.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and overall project delivery to ensure successful execution on time and within budget.
Support business development efforts and cultivate client relationships.
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, supervise technical staff, mentor junior engineers and designers, and contribute to team development.
Prepare and oversee complete engineering and construction deliverables, perform complex engineering analyses, and maintain Arcadis standards for municipal projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12 years’ of relevant experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or a related field of study.
Licensed Professional Engineer in California.
Preferred candidates will have 15 or more years of progressively responsible experience in the water and wastewater industry, along with a Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or an MBA.
Experience with the design and construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities is highly desirable.
Proven ability to prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred, along with additional certifications such as a Water/Wastewater Operator License, Project Management Professional (PMP), or LEED/ENV SP credential.
Active involvement in local, state, or national professional organizations and industry associations is also 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
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO that accrue per year