Water Engineering Leader

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

We are looking for an experienced Water Engineering Leader to join us and play a pivotal role in leading and growing our water business. This position can be based out of our Boston, Washington DC or New York offices. The ideal candidate should be a licensed engineer with extensive experience in multi-disciplinary projects serving as a project manager. The role involves technical design, consulting, client engagement, business development, and team leadership.

The Opportunity

• Project Leadership & Delivery:
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and other specialists on a variety of water projects, from feasibility studies and design to construction supervision and commissioning.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, meeting client expectations and Arup's design philosophy.
• Technical Expertise & Innovation:
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in areas such as stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources planning, flood risk management, and coastal engineering.
• Champion innovative and sustainable water solutions, incorporating Arup's global expertise and cutting-edge technologies (e.g., digital twinning, AI, IoT).
• Client Relationships & Business Development:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including government agencies, utilities, and private developers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the water sector, contributing to the growth of Arup's water practice.
• Represent Arup at industry events, conferences, and workshops, enhancing the firm's profile and thought leadership.
• Team Leadership & Development:
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and other team members, fostering their professional growth and career advancement.
• Create a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and knowledge sharing and promote diversity and inclusivity in the team
• Research & Development:
• Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the water sector, including new technologies, regulations, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of Arup's technical knowledge base through research, publications, and presentations.
• Sustainability & Resilience:
• Integrate sustainability and resilience principles into all water projects, considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts.
• Advocate for green infrastructure, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Is this role right for you?

• Atleast 12 years relevant experience, including recent working experience in the water industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Water resource engineering or similar, Masters preferred
• PE license is highly valued

• Strong understanding of stormwater management, hydrology, hydraulics, water resources planning, flood risk management, and coastal engineering, and other relevant water engineering principles.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., hydraulic modeling software, GIS, CAD)
• Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of market trends and competitive landscape and ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities within the water sector.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and other team members.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Passion for innovative and sustainable water solutions and knowledge of sustainability principles and best practices in water management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address complex challenges.
• Experience with international projects is desirable, as is knowledge of digital technologies such as BIM, digital twinning, AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies in the water sector. Experience in developing and winning proposals for water projects is also a plus.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community  is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $147,850 to $190,800 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ. 

Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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