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Principal Water Engineer

Arcadis

Location

Philadelphia, PA, East Windsor, NJ

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/7/2026

Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000 per year

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

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Water Engineer to join their Resilience Water team in Philadelphia, PA or East Windsor, NJ. This role focuses on utilizing expertise in design and construction to manage water and wastewater projects. The engineer will lead project teams, engage with clients, and mentor junior engineers. The position offers opportunities for client management and regional growth development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • 10 years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
  • PE License in New Jersey and/or in other nearby states or ability to obtain NJ PE within 6 months.
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.
  • 15 years of industry-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the development of water and wastewater projects as a client-facing project manager.
  • Utilize knowledge of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and treatment facility engineering to deliver projects.
  • Manage budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment.
  • Support and mentor junior-level engineers and design/drafting technical staff.
  • Engage directly with clients to determine needs and deliver solutions.
  • Lead teams in the marketing and proposal phases of projects.
  • Travel as needed for client meetings and project site visits.

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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