Project Water Engineer

Arcadis offers a collaborative, growth-focused culture centered on resilient design and sustainable infrastructure. This on-site Project Water Engineer role in New York, NY combines a competitive salary of $120,000 to $130,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, nine paid holidays, 15 days of PTO, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, an Employee Assistance Program, and both short- and long-term disability coverage. You will join a team that values technical excellence, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, design, and support management of stormwater and resiliency projects, covering drainage planning, green infrastructure design, and flood mitigation systems.
• Make informed judgments on project details and preliminary engineering alternatives as they are developed.
• Complete technical analyses and produce reports with guidance from more senior team members.
• Conduct field activities such as site visits, construction observation, sampling, water quality analyses, asset inventories, and setting up flow monitoring.
• Support engineering services during construction, including review of shop drawings, responses to RFIs, and permit closeouts.
• Manage project tasks as a resource, delivering activities within budget and schedule while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Investigate and analyze technical solutions, preparing accurate documentation and reports in line with Arcadis requirements and applicable standards.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, team leaders, and clients to keep project matters progressing smoothly.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and contribute to resolving project challenges.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to maintain the integrity of the overall solution.
• Review completed engineering work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Develop a broader understanding of Arcadis services, client needs, and industry trends to build professional credibility and networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience and PE Certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or other design software.
• Experience with stormwater management calculations and green infrastructure design.

Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• SWMM
• ICM
• GIS
• SQL
• Python
• Ruby

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) 15 days per year

Skills and Abilities

• Detail oriented with knowledge of relevant national standards and codes of practice.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor junior staff.
• Strong data gathering, technical writing, and analytical capabilities.
• Developing skills in technical work, project management, relationship management, sector expertise, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with computer programming tools such as SQL, Python, or Ruby.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, particularly SWMM and/or ICM, along with GIS proficiency.