Regional Wastewater Leader - Texas at Arcadis

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

215212.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wastewater Management, Business Development, Project Delivery, Team Leadership, Client Relationship Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Sustainability, Mentoring, Engineering, Consultancy, Process Optimization, Water Reuse, Decarbonization, Digital Solutions, Networking, Strategic Planning

Industry

Professional Services

Description

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 is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Regional Wastewater Lead to lead the strategic direction, drive growth, and deliver our wastewater business across Texas. This individual will be responsible for driving business development, guiding regional strategy, delivering complex projects, and mentoring a high-performing team of engineers, scientists, and consultants. As a senior leader in the organization, you will work closely with national and regional leadership, market sector leads, and client account managers to shape the future of wastewater services in Texas, particularly with municipal and utility clients navigating evolving regulatory, climate, and infrastructure challenges. Role accountabilities: Provide Strategic Direction: Lead the vision and growth strategy for the Texas Wastewater Practice in collaboration with the National Wastewater Practice Leads and identify opportunities in wastewater process optimization and selection, biosolids, water reuse, PFAS, decarbonization, and digital solutions. Drive Business Development: Work closely with Area Managers and Account Leaders across Texas to develop an engagement strategy for our clients. Cultivate client relationships and identify and lead major pursuits, and represent the firm in key industry forums and conferences. Professional Association Participation: Be an active member of state and local professional associations to enhance the Arcadis brand and expand our client network. Participate in technical committees, as practical. Ensure Project Excellence: Oversee complex project delivery from planning through construction, serving as a senior technical advisor and ensuring quality, risk, and financial performance. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver integrated, innovative solutions that address Texas’s evolving wastewater infrastructure needs. Develop and Inspire Talent: Mentor and grow skilled wastewater professionals within the region, support recruitment efforts, and champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. Travel (up to 50%) is anticipated across Texas, with occasional national travel. Travel will be conducted for client and project meetings, engagement with staff, general planning purposes, and attendance at conferences and other industry-related events. Success in this role will be measured by sustained, profitable growth, diversified services tailored to client needs, strengthening our position with existing clients and markets, expanding into new markets and with new clients, delivering exceptional client experiences, and fostering coordination, career growth, and operational excellence for our team. What Sets You Apart? You’re a recognized leader in the wastewater industry, actively engaged in professional organizations like WEAT, WEF, or WateReuse Texas. You bring deep experience partnering with large cities, water districts, and regional agencies to deliver impactful solutions. Your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence—whether presenting to clients, stakeholders, or internal teams—sets you apart. Above all, you’re driven by a passion for sustainability, innovation, and mentoring the next generation of water professionals. Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering or a related field 15 years of progressive experience in the wastewater industry, with consulting and business development experience Preferred Qualifications: Wastewater Treatment Operators License (Class B or higher) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing key client accounts, and delivering large-scale projects. Deep knowledge of Texas’s regulatory landscape, funding programs, and municipal utility market. Proven track record of business development and strategic growth. 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 20 days of PTO that accrue per year. This position is eligible to participate in a company bonus program. The salary range for this position is $146,973 - $215,212. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location. #LI-RJ1 #Resilience-NA #Water-NA

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic direction and growth of the wastewater business across Texas while overseeing complex project delivery. Collaborate with national and regional leadership to shape the future of wastewater services, particularly for municipal and utility clients.