Water 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.

We are currently seeking a Water Engineer to join our Water Business Line in White Plains, NY.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we're feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we're seeing large‑scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

As a Water Engineer, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to various projects related to water/wastewater/stormwater treatment and conveyance. Your responsibilities will include evaluating, planning, designing, and providing support for project management in areas such as pipelines and pumping facilities. You will also be involved in assessing, developing, and managing sustainability and resilience projects which will involve conducting vulnerability and mitigation assessments, as well as planning and designing for utilities, municipalities, and cities.

In addition, you will perform fieldwork activities including site visits, sampling, water quality analyses, and technology evaluations. You will also contribute to troubleshooting and optimizing plant operations and provide support for Asset Management projects. This will involve conducting data analytics, performing operational and organizational assessments, condition assessments, and overall performance evaluations of water/wastewater/stormwater facilities.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting preparation of reports, presentations, and other audio‑visual materials, and participating in client meetings.
• Ensuring project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality, health and safety standards, and facilitating coordination for timely completion and submission of projects on time and budget.
• Working independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to accommodate collaboration with team members across the U.S. and internationally.
• Learning and using digital tools to enhance customer experience, team and client collaboration, and project delivery including configuration and deployment of SharePoint, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Power BI, and Augmented Reality.

What skills do you need?

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and work ethic.
• The initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented and flexible, with the ability to balance and address new challenges as they arise.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to water/wastewater/stormwater.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Required Qualifications:

• A BS in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering, or another closely related academic discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internship or coursework in water/wastewater, water resources, or related sectors.
• EIT certification.

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…