Senior Electrical Engineer
Arcadis
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NY, US; Buffalo, NY, US; Rochester, NY, US · Posted October 2, 2026
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About the job
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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:
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a strong background in the water-wastewater industry, to join our Resilience Water team in the Northeast.
The primary focus of this role will be to provide technical and design consulting services for various projects, with a focus on electrical power distribution, electrical controls, lighting, fire alarm, access control, and communications, to support the Water Division.
Role accountabilities:
The Senior Electrical Engineer will support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other similar industrial facilities, serving as Arcadis’ main point of contact with our clients for their electrical needs. Development of project management skills, including support in managing budgets and delivery schedules for each assignment; for project/task scope, schedule, and budget. Additional responsibilities include:
Establishing design criteria, performing design calculations, developing one-line diagrams, control schematics, plans, and specifications.
Performing engineering services during construction, including reviewing equipment submittals, shop drawings, and responding to contractor RFI’s (request for information).
Conducting field inspections, assisting with projects in construction, which includes identifying deviations from design, and monitoring safety compliance.
Some travel may be required to support project needs.
Qualifications & Experience:
Key Skills and Attributes:
Prior demonstrated consulting experience with water/wastewater and industrial facilities a must.
Experience using AutoCAD MEP (2D and 3D), Revit, SKM Power Tools, short circuit calculations, overcurrent coordination, and/or arc flash analysis, and photometric study.
Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code requirements.
Willingness and desire to mentor junior/staff electrical engineers.
Excellent customer/client service skills along with clear and concise, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams effectively to complete projects on time and on budget.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, a related discipline or equivalent work experience
10 years of relevant experience
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
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. 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 employer. 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 PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000 . Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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