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Senior Process Design Engineer

Arcadis U.S.Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States


Company Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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

Our growing team in California is seeking an experienced Senior Process Design Engineer to join our California Water Business. As part of this role, you will collaborate within a strong and supportive team environment to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.
Role accountabilities

As a Senior Process Design Engineer specializing in water and wastewater projects, you will lead innovative mechanical design and process integration for cutting‑edge treatment facilities, reservoirs, and pumping or lift stations. You will drive the development of comprehensive construction documents and detailed specifications for critical systems, including pumps, valves, gates, and other mechanical components. Your expertise will be central to establishing the basis of design, completing in‑depth calculations, and delivering robust solutions tailored to each project's unique challenges. You will perform thorough assessments, meticulously size and select equipment, evaluate design options with accurate cost estimates, and prepare technical memoranda to document rationale and recommendations. You will facilitate coordination among engineering disciplines, conduct hydraulic analyses, manage schedule and budget tracking, support business development efforts, contribute to proposals, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring rigorous quality control reviews.
Key Skills and Attributes

Proficient in mechanical design standards and experience in design bid‑build or alternative delivery projects. Strong working knowledge of CAD and BIM, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong work ethic and ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and take direction.
Qualifications & experience

B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and 10 years of relevant experience in process mechanical engineering for water and wastewater facilities.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California.
Preferred Qualifications

Mechanical or Civil P.E. preferred.
15+ years of relevant experience in process mechanical engineering for water and wastewater facilities.
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 help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, and the world.
Employee benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, a rewards & recognition program, and optional 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 $121,651 – $194,304. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We 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 and 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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