Job 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:

This role is part of Arcadis' Global Excellence Centre (GEC) and will join our 3,000+ talented individuals working in India, Romania, and Philippines, in partnership with Arcadis' offices globally. The GEC brings key capabilities and capacity to support our clients seamlessly around the world. For those in GEC there are options to be dedicated to one country; developing deep knowledge and strong relationships, as well as opportunities to be part of teams working truly globally as a centre of excellence, offering diversity and variety. Arcadians are by nature, globally minded and culturally aware, and Arcadis strongly believes in flexibility which enables change over time as your career progresses. The GEC model is well embedded in Arcadis, and the strong relationships that exist between our global offices are truly unique.


Arcadis is looking for a Process Design Wastewater Engineer (Industrial Biological Wastewater Treatment Engineer) to join our Industrial Water team to support design of aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment systems!



In this role, you will utilize your expertise, technical knowledge, and client relationships to successfully execute projects for a variety of industries including Food & Beverage, Life Science, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Aerospace, Automotive, Technology. Projects ranging from feasibility studies through detailed design and construction support. Experience working within front-end loading project delivery models is key for many of our projects and clients. Depending on the project, you will be expected fill one or more roles including technical project manager, design manager, process and/or process mechanical lead (wastewater), and/or quality reviewer.


Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor engineers and serve as a line manager within the Industrial Water group


Role accountabilities:

The Process Design Wastewater Engineer (Industrial Biological Wastewater Treatment Engineer) is primarily responsible for leading or supporting the design of biological wastewater treatment systems. Activities can include preliminary and detailed process sizing calculations using industry standard calculations (e.g. Eckenfelder, ASM, ADM) or modeling software (e.g. GPS-XTM); development and oversight of bench and pilot treatability testing; support to be provided to Global team for preparation of feasibility, concept, and basis of design reports; preparation of process diagrams, mass balances, and process and instrumentation diagrams; and preparation of process control descriptions/narratives.


Other responsibilities may include:


• Executing projects and provide technical engineering support to global team for developing PFD, P&ID, Equipment layout, 3D models.
• Coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines.
• Manage and lead condition assessment evaluations for industrial biological wastewater system assets.
• Support the creation of cost estimates and project schedules and be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Manage and lead the growth of client relationships.
• Supervise and support the work of others and mentor junior-level engineers and other technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications


• 8-10 years of industrial wastewater experience.
• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Chemical / Environmental Engineering or a related field of study with focus on biological wastewater treatment.

Key Skills/Attributes


• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with Global team suppliers/vendors, to deliver technical presentations for team.
• Experience managing preparation of and reviewing and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Excellent technical engineering and project/task management skills in the water/wastewater practice area.
• Client relationship skills; including preparation and development of proposals and client management experience with a successful track record of delivering various engineering projects to the expectations of the client.
• Functional experience with MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated.

Preferred Qualifications


• 8-10 years of experience.
• Ceng License shall be preferred.
• Experience with biological wastewater process modelling and other specialized software packages added advantage.
• Deep understanding of biological wastewater treatment process and process mechanical design including pump sizing, hydraulics, piping and rack layout, pressure relief device sizing, etc.
• Active participation in industrial committees within regional or national professional associations

Why Arcadis?


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'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, 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.


Join Arcadis. Create a 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 equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. 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 employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.