Regional Water Reuse Practice Lead, Midwest

Arcadis • Columbus, OH

8d • $115,328 - $163,304

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Water Reuse Lead to support and drive the strategic growth
of our Water Reuse Practice across the Midwest Region. This leadership role will
focus on advancing technical delivery, client development, and regulatory
engagement across recycled water and wastewater projects.

As the Midwest Water Reuse Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and
advancing Arcadis’ water reuse strategy throughout the state. This leadership
position is centered on delivering innovative recycled water solutions,
supporting business development efforts, and ensuring the successful execution
of high-impact projects. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and
external stakeholders to promote sustainable practices and reinforce Arcadis’
position as a market leader in water reuse across the Midwest.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school
• 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering and consulting
• Direct experience with implementing advanced water reuse technologies, including disinfection, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, UV advanced oxidation, and corrosion control.
• Proven client management skills are essential, including the ability to foster strong relationships, support strategic pursuits, and contribute to proposal development and interview preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical, with the ability to deliver effective client presentations and convey complex technical information.
• A collaborative leadership approach, combined with excellent interpersonal skills, is key to mentoring staff and supporting the growth of multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering in a related field
• 15 years of experience in municipal water/wastewater engineering and consulting
• Professional Engineer license
• Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Midwest’s water reuse strategy, including tracking key projects, engaging with regulatory agencies, and supporting market positioning initiatives.
• Manage the full project lifecycle for municipal recycled water and wastewater treatment projects, from planning and design through construction and implementation.
• Collaborate with Area and Account Leaders on business development activities, including client engagement, proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation.
• Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring successful delivery that meets budget, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Represent Arcadis at industry events and within professional organizations, while mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Travel as required to support business development efforts, client meetings, site visits, and project execution.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• EAP
• 401K
• STD
• LTD
• AD&D
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• reward & recognition program
• optional benefits, including well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement
• nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year
• The salary range for this position is $115,328 - $163,304

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level