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Industrial Wastewater Staff Process Mechanical Engineer

Arcadis
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
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:

Arcadis’ Industrial Water Treatment and Optimization (IWTO) team is seeking a mid-level Industrial Water Process Engineer with 5 years of consulting engineering experience to contribute to our expanding portfolio of industrial water and wastewater related design projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Function as the process engineer on industrial water/wastewater projects
  • Apply processes and technologies for physical/chemical primary treatment, biological treatment, membrane treatment, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation and crystallization
  • Receive technical mentoring and guidance from a senior process engineer
  • Delegate engineering or scientific calculations/ drawings to junior staff
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams to implement complex treatment solutions and support implementation of projects from study phase through design, construction, startup and commissioning, and operation and maintenance of treatment systems.

This is a hybrid work position. Client facilities and projects are located throughout the US, with some international assignments. Preferred locations include Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Tampa, Denver, and Philadelphia; however, other locations may also be considered.

Role accountabilities:

  • Assist in developing and preparing process design drawings, specifications, calculations, plans, and other technical deliverables for a variety of industrial water projects
  • Field work will be required, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering, construction quality assurance, inspections, bench- and pilot-scale treatability testing (at client sites or in our lab in Cary, NC), etc.
  • Assist with system commissioning and start-up, including training plant staff
  • Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings
  • Manage projects as necessary to meet both client and Arcadis’ expectations
  • Supporting business development including proposal preparation and meetings with clients, and travel as needed for meetings, site visits, etc. (up to 25%)

Key Skills/Attributes

  • Possess a good understanding of different types of industrial wastewater treatment systems.
  • Designing water and wastewater projects and preparing construction documents including mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications, control narratives, technical reports and memoranda, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficient.
  • Engineering calculations using computer software (Excel, Mathcad, etc.)
  • Experience writing and editing equipment and piping specifications
  • Consulting engineering firm experience is a plus
  • Provide mentorship to early career engineer

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing responsibility in the industrial water/wastewater field

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or a related field of study with focus on wastewater treatment process engineering
  • 7 years of experience
  • Professional engineer registration in one or more states

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 we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

Arcadis 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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $70,800 - $114,165.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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Salary : $70,800 - $114,165

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