California Water Reuse Lead

Arcadis is looking for a California Water Reuse Lead to join our Resilience Water Team in Southern California.

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Role description :

The California Water Reuse Lead will collaborate with regional managers to lead, manage, and support the development and implementation of business development strategies and enhance delivery capabilities for water / wastewater / reuse treatment projects and programs in the region.

Role accountabilities :

As a California Water Reuse Lead, you will

• Lead the California water reuse strategy and implementation and will track California reuse projects and regulatory developments / approvals.
• Lead and manage municipal recycled water projects and participate in client development activities. You will assist with position and capture strategies, proposal and presentation efforts in addition to working with Area Leaders and client Account Leaders on developing project scopes and fee estimates, setting the best stage for profitable delivery, managing risk, identifying project staff, and related activities.

Participate in water reuse leadership (e.g., organization committees, conference presentations, etc)

• Lead projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of recycled / water / wastewater treatment plants, distribution / collection systems, and pump / lift stations as well as creating construction documents, specifications and overseeing design support services during construction.
• Manage a range of projects for various clients in the region. Responsibilities will include managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment, and leading project teams to meet the project deliverables.
• Work directly with clients to determine needs and provide solutions.
• Lead and coordinating multi-disciplined engineering teams.
• Responsible for completing planning and design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Support the work of others and mentor junior level engineer & design / drafting technical staff.
• Ensure project compliance with all Arcadis practices and quality and safety standards.
• Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in municipal water / wastewater engineering and consulting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited school.
• PE License in California.

Key Skills / Abilities

• Experience implementing reuse processes and technologies, including disinfection, membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, UV advanced oxidation, corrosion control, etc.
• Client management experience including building relationships, supporting pursuits, proposals and interviews.
• Ability to effectively deliver client presentations, prepare written reports and communicate technical concepts.
• Interpersonal and relationship skills, mentoring and motivating staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years of experience.
• Master of Science or Master of Engineering in related field.
• Active participation in regional and / or national professional associations.
30+ days ago