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Principal Electrical Engineer

Arcadis

Location

White Plains, NY, Albany, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Buffalo, NY, Syracuse, NY, New York, NY, Melville, NY

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $220,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY2026100% approval+19% YoY
✓ Established sponsor

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Resilience Water team in the Northeast, focusing on the water and wastewater industry. This leadership role involves providing technical expertise and strategic guidance for complex infrastructure projects. The preferred location is White Plains, NY, but candidates from across the Northeastern United States are welcome. The engineer will lead electrical design efforts and mentor engineering talent while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
  • 15 years of progressive electrical engineering experience with a focus on municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Extensive experience designing electrical systems including power distribution, instrumentation and controls, and facility electrical infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and experience with AutoCAD MEP, Revit, and SKM Power Tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities.
  • Serve as a technical leader and trusted client advisor for complex electrical engineering projects.
  • Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including power distribution systems and control schematics.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to support project scope, budget, and schedule objectives.
  • Provide engineering support during construction through field investigations and site inspections.
  • Mentor and develop engineering staff while supporting client development and strategic growth initiatives.

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

31

FY2026

Approval rate

100.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

28

FY2026

Entry-level share

21.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-76%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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