Senior Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Arcadis Overview

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are over 36,000 people in more than 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

Arcadis is searching for a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience to join our team in Indianapolis. This hybrid, hands‑on role involves leading tasks and projects, managing staff, working directly with clients, and participating in business development activities.

• Develop project scope, budgets, and delivery schedules for each assignment, ensuring tasks and projects are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Lead municipal water/wastewater projects from planning to design and construction of treatment plants, pump stations, stormwater systems, and distribution/collection systems.
• Create construction documents/specifications and provide engineering services during construction.
• Coordinate execution of projects across disciplines.
• Prepare construction packages for engineering, procurement, and construction of water/wastewater systems.
• Develop cost estimates and project schedules.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations & analysis and use design software to solve complex issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Maintain Arcadis’ standards and specifications for municipal water/wastewater design and construction.
• Participate in industry conferences, associations, marketing, and business development activities.
• Work with senior staff to manage regional clients.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• Staff development and supervision skills, including mentoring junior staff.
• Strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Client relationship skills: proposal development and client management experience.
• Travel ability 10%–20%.
• Experience in water/wastewater plant/facility design and construction oversight.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Master’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or MBA.
• 15 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Secondary certification (e.g., W/WW Operators License, BCEE, PMP, LEED, ENV SP).
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters, and we empower each person to be their best. You’ll do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join us to create a lasting legacy.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

$97,600 – $146,400, depending on experience, education, budget, and location.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Professional Services