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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.\nRole description:\nWe are seeking a Principal Water Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water team in Philadelphia, PA or East Windsor, NJ.\nIn this role you will utilize your expertise and technical knowledge for design and construction to execute a variety of water and wastewater projects. Experience in managing multiple projects and interdisciplinary design teams along with mentoring junior engineers are desired attributes. You will also have opportunities for Client Management and the ability to refine client development strategy in the NJ/DE/Eastern Pennsylvania region.\nRole accountabilities:\nAs a Principal Water Engineer, you will lead and direct the development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager. You will utilize your knowledge of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump/lift stations, and water/wastewater treatment facility engineering to successfully deliver projects and meet client expectations.\nYou will lead projects and clients in the planning, design, and construction of water/wastewater treatment plants, distribution/collection systems, and pump/lift stations as well as creating construction documents, project specifications, and handling construction oversight/administration.\nProvide technical expertise on multi-disciplined projects as a design leader, QA/QC reviewer, or technical advisor.\nEngage directly with clients to determine needs and deliver solutions to expand client relationships and increase service offerings with target clients.\nManage a range of projects for various clients in the region. Responsibilities may include managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment, and leading project teams to meet the project deliverables.\nSupport the work of others and mentoring junior-level engineers & design/drafting technical staff.\nLead/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, wastewater, and stormwater projects.\nSupport and continue to develop strategy and growth initiatives across the NJ and Eastern PA regions.\nTravel, as needed, for client meetings, project site visits, etc.\nKey Skills and Attributes:\nFlexibility to work with different project teams present locally and across remote offices.\nSelf-motivated in improving team and personal performance\nProject and staff management \nClient Management and Regional Growth Development\nQualifications & Experience:\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor or Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.\n10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.\nPE License in New Jersey and/or in other nearby states (or ability to obtain NJ PE within 6 months).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in Engineering\n15 years of industry-related experience\nWhy Arcadis?\nWe 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.\nYou’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.\nTogether, we can create a lasting legacy.\nJoin Arcadis. Create a Legacy.\nOur Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging\nWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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. 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.\nArcadis 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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. 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