Water-Wastewater Engineer
US$115,000 – US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Water Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$115,000 – US$165,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBachelor of Science
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
CertificationsMaster’s Degree
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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 is seeking a Water Wastewater Engineer/Project Manager to lead and direct water and wastewater opportunities across central Virginia. This role will be based out of our Richmond, Virginia office.
As part of our team, you will help clients achieve their goals by developing and implementing innovative, effective solutions that leverage industry‑leading practices and technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a self‑driven, team‑focused professional who thrives on building business, leading pursuits, and taking on new challenges.
We are seeking a motivated, collaborative, and technically strong professional who is interested in delivering sustainable solutions to complex water and wastewater challenges. This role offers significant opportunities for growth and development, allowing you to work alongside experienced water professionals while supporting project delivery, managing client relationships, coordinating project activities, and expanding your technical and project management capabilities.
Role accountabilities:
- Leading and directing the development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager.
- Managing the planning, design, and construction administration of projects to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as Arcadis quality and safety practices.
- Communicate with clients, establishing goals and objectives for project teams, and scheduling and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the performance expectations of the client.
- Provide technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer or technical advisor.
- Supervise and support the work of others while mentoring junior level engineers and technical staff.
- Lead/Support teams in the marketing and proposal phases of projects including preparation of winning proposals and successful presentations, as well as developing scopes of work and budgets for various water and wastewater projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications
- 8 or more years of experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.