Water/Wastewater Engineer
US$97,500 – US$146,500 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Jul 2026
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$97,500 – US$146,500 / yr |
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Field of studyChemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelMaster's
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' Resilience Water team is seeking a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Houston, TX office, supporting the design and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering impactful projects that directly support communities across Texas. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to take projects from concept through construction—gaining exposure to complex infrastructure challenges while building your technical and project leadership capabilities. This is an opportunity to step into increased ownership, develop leadership skills, expand your client-facing experience, and grow your career with a globally recognized leader in water engineering.
Role accountabilities:
As a Project Water/Wastewater Engineer, you’ll support project planning, design, and execution activities for water and wastewater treatment plants, water transmission and distribution systems, pump stations, wastewater collection systems, and lift stations. You’ll partner closely with clients and internal leaders to shape project scope, develop innovative solutions, and ensure successful, on-time delivery. Beyond project execution, you’ll contribute to business development efforts, help position the team for future opportunities, and mentor entry-level engineers—making a visible impact both within the organization and across the communities we serve.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept through construction
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and teams to ensure high-quality, on-time, and profitable delivery
- Collaborate with clients, Area Leaders, and Account Leaders to define project scope, develop fee estimates, and manage risk
- Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, presentations, and client engagement strategies
- Mentor and support junior engineers while upholding strong quality, safety, and technical excellence standards
Travel for this role is approximately 25% and includes site visits, client meetings, and business development activities. This provides the opportunity to strengthen client relationships, gain valuable field experience, and see the direct impact of your work.