Project Water/Wastewater Engineer

Company: Arcadis
Location: Clifton Park
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Description 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. Role description: We are searching for a Project Water Engineer to support and grow our Water team in Clifton, NY. In this position you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge to develop, lead and support projects. You will have a proven reputation with clients as a professional and dynamic engineer that communicates clearly and effectively and successfully executes projects. This is an outstanding opportunity that needs an individual with the ability to lead and partner while working collaboratively on a wide variety of projects at a variety of scales, in a ‘hands-on’ role with an expectation of also supporting client development activities for municipal, state, federal and private sector clients. A key component of this position is the desire to mentor and grow a dynamic and talented team of engineers in upstate NY area. Role accountabilities: As a Project Water Engineer you will collaborate with local teams to ensure successful project delivery, supporting water and wastewater projects through planning, design, and construction phases. Your role will involve overseeing the development of design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications while ensuring compliance with Arcadis quality health, and safety standards. You'll prepare reports and presentations, participate in client meetings, and coordinate project timelines and budgets. You will work independently and as part of a team fostering collaboration across the country. This role includes supervising and mentoring junior engineering and design staff, as well as providing planning and design support for stormwater management, flood mitigation, green infrastructure, sewer systems, and related needs. Additionally, you'll prepare and review design calculations and drawings, engaging with engineers from other disciplines to integrate stormwater, transportation, utility, and geotechnical concepts into projects. You will assist in identifying cost-effective and environmentally sound stormwater solutions while promoting innovative technologies and researching emerging practices to improve efficiency in assignments. Travel may be required for site visits, client meetings, safety audits, or construction oversight based on project needs. Key Skills and Attributes: The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical engineering skills in the water and wastewater practice area along with strong, clear, and concise written and oral communication abilities. Exceptional technical writing skills are essential, as is experience in preparing and reviewing project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. Client relationship skills are highly valued and functional experience with MS Office applications is required. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in developing innovative project implementation solutions and have experience in growing and developing teams, including mentoring staff. A strong understanding of local permitting and regulatory pathways for project implementation is also critical for success in this role. Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering with focus on stormwater management Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related field of study NY PE license or ability to obtain one via reciprocity shortly after joining Arcadis Preferred Skills: 10 years of relevant water/wastewater experience. Master of Science/Engineering in Civil, Environmental Engineering or a related field of study. Experience in design or consulting engineering or Municipal work environment. Project leadership experience including managing overall project delivery expectations, prioritizing tasks, and mentoring. Client management experience, including preparation and development of proposals and client relationship building. Experience/training with AutoCAD and/or Revit. Active participation in regional and/or national professional association(s). Continue your career journey as an Arcadian. 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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $124,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. LI-ET1

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