Senior Stormwater Program Manager – Senior Engineer

Arcadis

Senior engineer leading stormwater management and green infrastructure programs for Arcadis in Seattle. Managing planning, design, permitting, delivery, and urban water resilience initiatives.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,186 - $185,616 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stormwater management, green infrastructure design, and urban resilience, with a strong focus on project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive business development through effective client relationship management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stormwater ManagementGreen Infrastructure DesignProject LeadershipProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

PlanningDesignPermittingNatural Channel DesignLow-Impact DevelopmentGreen Stormwater SolutionsSustainable Water InfrastructureClimate ResilienceRegulatory ComplianceCapital Program Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationClient-Facing SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Landscape ArchitectureMaster’s Degree in Water Resources Engineering

Industry Keywords

Seattle Public UtilitiesKing CountyWashington State Department of EcologyStormwater RegulationsUrban ResilienceNature-Based Solutions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead planning, design, and permitting of stormwater management and green infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction
Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget
Direct collaborative and alternative delivery programs for municipal stormwater and green infrastructure initiatives
Align project outcomes with urban resilience and sustainability goals
Provide technical expertise in stormwater systems, natural channel design, low-impact development, and green stormwater solutions
Oversee stakeholder coordination with Seattle Public Utilities, community groups, regulatory agencies, and design consultants
Mentor engineering and project management staff
Provide strategic direction and quality review
Support business development through proposal preparation, client relationship management, and program growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Landscape Architecture, Water Resources Engineering, or related field
10 years of experience in planning, design, and permitting of stormwater management and green infrastructure (GI/GSI) projects
Demonstrated success leading collaborative and alternative delivery programs for municipal stormwater and urban resilience projects (strongly preferred)
Experience working in Seattle with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), King County, and similar clients on GI, natural channel design, or similar programs
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State (preferred)
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal stormwater regulations and permitting pathways
Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
Background in sustainable water infrastructure, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions
Experience managing large, multiyear capital programs
Familiarity with Washington State Department of Ecology and local stormwater manuals
Ability to represent the organization in technical conferences, workshops, and community meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision
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
Optional wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year