Industrial Water Growth Lead

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead design, delivery and growth of industrial water/wastewater projects on the West Coast
8 days ago ago
$131,023 - $242,107
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
engineering calculations
design basis
drawings review
technical coordination
project leadership
client interviews
  • Participating in client interviews,
  • Work directly with clients to determine needs and provide solutions,
  • Preparation of abstracts and technical papers.
  • Coordinate multi-disciplined engineering teams.
  • Manage technical coordination and leadership roles on larger or complex projects or projects with higher associated risk.
  • Lead or serve as Subject Matter Expert or lead Design Manager for complex engineering designs for industrial water projects while collaborating with other design disciplines. Routine tasks include:
  • Lead knowledge transfer and development of staff within your area of expertise.
  • Support Arcadis’ industrial water growth in CA and western United States
  • Review of engineering drawings (P&IDs and Layout)
  • Client meetings for business development,
  • Leading pursuits and development of proposals,
  • Engaging with Arcadis’ regional, national, and global client account teams, supporting the expansion of business development opportunities and client relationships to strategically grow Arcadis’ industrial water/wastewater portfolio, leveraging existing and new client relationships.
  • Lead projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of Water / Wastewater treatment plants and wastewater recycle plants for industrial clients.
  • Support the development of the Industrial Water process team across a variety of market sectors.
  • Design basis documents (provide direction/review)
  • Assist Arcadis’ project managers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
  • Engineering reports and feasibility studies (provide direction/review)
  • Lead business development activities to increase project wins and develop long lasting client relationships. Routine tasks include:
  • Engineering calculations including mass and energy balances (provide direction/review)
What you bring
pe license
msc/phd
15 years
water treatment
multinational
regional
  • Knowledge and experience with multinational industrial clients
  • Master of Science or PhD Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
  • PE license
  • Previous experience in a regional role and collaboration across regional teams
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study
  • 15 years of industrial water/wastewater treatment experience
  • Knowledge and experience with industrial clients in the western United States
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
  • Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
  • Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
  • Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
  • Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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Industrial Water Growth Lead at Arcadis in Irvine, CA