California Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer

California Instrumentation & Controls Lead Engineer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 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 together.

Ready to shape the future of water resilience in California? Arcadis is on the lookout for a dynamic Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) System Design Engineer to join our cutting-edge Resilience Water team
. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to lead innovation in the West Region, driving impactful solutions in automation system design and SCADA integration as part of our nationally recognized practice.

As the Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) System Design Engineer you will take a leadership role in driving I&C and SCADA design and implementation services across the West Region, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in environmental remediation, industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment, and conveyance systems. This position involves developing and executing SCADA and digital solutions strategies, contributing to proposal development, and delivering high-quality engineering and construction documentation.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce comprehensive technical deliverables, including system architecture, P&IDs, network diagrams, control narratives, and panel layouts. You will mentor junior staff, support project planning and budgeting, and integrate electrical design to support I&C systems. From initial concept through startup and turnover, you will apply deep technical expertise to program PLCs, configure HMI platforms, manage data collection and reporting, and author precise specifications.

Regional travel for client engagement and site visits is expected.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in AutoCAD and Revit, along with the ability to manage multiple assignments independently while meeting critical project deadlines. Proven experience leading diverse teams and collaborating effectively is essential, as are excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook, is expected. The role requires advanced expertise in applying instrumentation and controls to process and electromechanical equipment, as well as designing SCADA networks, fiber optic cable systems, and radio/cellular telemetry networks.

A working knowledge of IT and industrial networks is also beneficial. Candidates must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and be willing to travel up to 25% for client meetings, site visits, and collaboration across Arcadis offices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field of study
• 15+ years of I&C, Automation, and SCADA system design and implementation experience in water/wastewater market
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license

• 20+ years of experience
• Experience in developing bid and construction documents
• PLC/HMI programming, configuration & startup experience
• Experience growing teams at all levels

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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