Industrial Water/Wastewater Engineer
US$147,500 – US$221,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Principal Industrial Water/Wastewater Engineer / Sector Solution Leader”
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- Expected experience
- 20+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$147,500 – US$221,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
CertificationsProfessional Engineer
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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.
Role description:
Arcadis seeks a Principal Industrial Water Wastewater Engineer / Sector Solution Leader to join Arcadis’ Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team in Jacksonville, FL. This senior seller/doer role is intended for a recognized industrial water leader who is passionate about helping clients solve complex water, wastewater, reuse, and sustainability challenges while growing a successful industrial water practice in North America.
The ideal candidate will be a recognized industrial water leader with deep technical expertise, strong client relationships, and a proven ability to grow and deliver a successful business. The successful candidate will lead strategic growth initiatives within the Food & Beverage sector while supporting opportunities across other industrial markets including Data Centers, Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, and Chemicals.
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for developing client relationships, originating and advancing opportunities, leading major pursuits, and delivering complex industrial water, wastewater, reuse, and resource recovery projects. This individual will serve as both a trusted advisor to clients and a senior technical leader within Arcadis’ IWTO team. This role offers the opportunity to influence market strategy, develop key accounts, lead multidisciplinary teams, and execute projects through a variety of delivery models including consulting, EPCM, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and other alternative delivery approaches.
Role accountabilities:
Business Growth and Client Leadership:
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing and prospective industrial clients.
- Lead business development activities including opportunity identification, positioning, proposal development, interviews, and pursuit leadership.
- Develop, maintain, and advance a robust portfolio of opportunities that supports sustained growth of the Industrial Water practice.
- Collaborate with Arcadis client account teams, sector leaders, and technical experts to expand client relationships and increase market presence.
- Represent Arcadis through industry engagement, thought leadership, technical publications, and conference participation.
Project Delivery and Technical Leadership: