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Arcadis hires Principal Software Engineers to lead complex digital and infrastructure platforms across global consulting engagements. The company has an established sponsorship process covering multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for international engineers at the senior-to-principal level.
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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
We are currently seeking a Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer in our San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX offices to help us lead a team and grow their expertise and technical knowledge of water/wastewater conveyance design and construction support services. The Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer will be a critical member of our team and will be expected to execute and manage projects, engage in client development and winning more exciting and challenging projects throughout the Texas market.
This role sits within our Resilience global business area, where we work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects for various clients across the region, coordinating multi-disciplined engineering teams to deliver outstanding results. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project budgets and delivery schedules, leading project teams to ensure all deliverables are met, and providing technical leadership throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of water and wastewater, distribution and collection systems, lift stations, and pumping stations. You will also be responsible for preparing construction documents, developing specifications, and managing construction oversight and administration.
In addition to project delivery, you will play a key role in client development activities, supporting positioning and capture strategies, and contributing to proposal and presentation efforts for Water/Wastewater Conveyance Design projects. A critical aspect of this role involves collaborating with Area Leaders and client Account Leaders to define project scopes and fee estimates, manage risks, identify project staff, and ensure projects are set up for successful and profitable delivery. You will coordinate with Arcadis’ industry-leading technical advisors in water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and facility design, and contribute to strategic planning with clients for water/wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and technical staff, support the work of others, and ensure compliance with all Arcadis practices, quality, and safety standards. Local travel of up to 10% is required for project site visits, client meetings, and business development activities.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical engineering background and has demonstrated experience successfully delivering water and wastewater conveyance design projects. They have a proven track record in client development, including pursuing proposals and participating in interviews to secure new projects. Additionally, they are skilled in delivering technical presentations and contributing effectively during project pursuit interviews. Highly organized with a keen attention to detail, the candidate is flexible and able to collaborate with various project teams both locally and across remote offices, consistently delivering high-quality work products to clients. They also bring experience in negotiating, managing, and successfully delivering projects with fees of $1 million or more.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- PE License in Texas (or ability to obtain TX PE within 6 months).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 20+ years of related industry experience.
- Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
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 PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $113,933 - $193,696. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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INTRODUCTION
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
We are currently seeking a Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer in our San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX offices to help us lead a team and grow their expertise and technical knowledge of water/wastewater conveyance design and construction support services. The Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer will be a critical member of our team and will be expected to execute and manage projects, engage in client development and winning more exciting and challenging projects throughout the Texas market.
This role sits within our Resilience global business area, where we work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
As a Principal Water/Wastewater Conveyance Engineer, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects for various clients across the region, coordinating multi-disciplined engineering teams to deliver outstanding results. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project budgets and delivery schedules, leading project teams to ensure all deliverables are met, and providing technical leadership throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of water and wastewater, distribution and collection systems, lift stations, and pumping stations. You will also be responsible for preparing construction documents, developing specifications, and managing construction oversight and administration.
In addition to project delivery, you will play a key role in client development activities, supporting positioning and capture strategies, and contributing to proposal and presentation efforts for Water/Wastewater Conveyance Design projects. A critical aspect of this role involves collaborating with Area Leaders and client Account Leaders to define project scopes and fee estimates, manage risks, identify project staff, and ensure projects are set up for successful and profitable delivery. You will coordinate with Arcadis’ industry-leading technical advisors in water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and facility design, and contribute to strategic planning with clients for water/wastewater treatment plants, stormwater systems, distribution and collection systems, and pump/lift stations. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and technical staff, support the work of others, and ensure compliance with all Arcadis practices, quality, and safety standards. Local travel of up to 10% is required for project site visits, client meetings, and business development activities.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical engineering background and has demonstrated experience successfully delivering water and wastewater conveyance design projects. They have a proven track record in client development, including pursuing proposals and participating in interviews to secure new projects. Additionally, they are skilled in delivering technical presentations and contributing effectively during project pursuit interviews. Highly organized with a keen attention to detail, the candidate is flexible and able to collaborate with various project teams both locally and across remote offices, consistently delivering high-quality work products to clients. They also bring experience in negotiating, managing, and successfully delivering projects with fees of $1 million or more.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required Qualifications:
- 12 or more years of related industry experience in the water/wastewater field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- PE License in Texas (or ability to obtain TX PE within 6 months).
Preferred Qualifications:
- 20+ years of related industry experience.
- Master’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field.
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 PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $113,933 - $193,696. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
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Frame Your Portfolio Around Infrastructure Outcomes
Arcadis operates at the intersection of engineering and digital consulting, so highlight software work tied to infrastructure, asset management, or GIS platforms. Generic SaaS experience reads weaker than systems you've built for physical or civil environments.
Request a Timeline Conversation During the Offer Stage
Principal-level roles at consulting firms often carry project start dates tied to client contracts. Ask your hiring contact directly how the LCA and I-129 filing schedule aligns with your intended start, especially if you're changing status from F-1 OPT.
Highlight Technical Leadership Across Cross-Functional Teams
Arcadis Principal Engineers are expected to lead delivery across engineering, product, and client stakeholder groups. Structure your resume to show decision-making authority, not just technical depth, since that distinction shapes whether you land at principal versus senior level.
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Does Arcadis sponsor H-1B visas for Principal Software Engineers?
Yes, Arcadis sponsors H-1B visas for Principal Software Engineers. The company participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery for new applicants and can also support cap-exempt filings in certain circumstances. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, Arcadis can file an H-1B transfer petition, which takes effect as soon as USCIS receives it, allowing you to start work without waiting for approval.
How do I apply for Principal Software Engineer jobs at Arcadis?
Apply through Arcadis's careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to browse current Principal Software Engineer openings at Arcadis that are tagged for visa sponsorship. Tailor your application to emphasize technical leadership on large-scale or infrastructure-adjacent platforms, since Arcadis's consulting practice spans digital, GIS, and asset management domains. Reaching out to a recruiter directly after applying can accelerate the initial screen.
Which visa types does Arcadis commonly use for Principal Software Engineers?
Arcadis supports a range of visa categories for this role, including H-1B, H-1B1 for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, TN for Canadian and Mexican citizens, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 for qualifying exchange visitors, and employment-based Green Card pathways through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM. The appropriate category depends on your nationality, educational background, and current immigration status.
What qualifications does Arcadis expect for a Principal Software Engineer?
Arcadis typically looks for engineers with substantial experience leading software architecture and delivery on enterprise-scale systems, often with exposure to infrastructure, environmental, or asset management domains. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field is standard for H-1B specialty occupation eligibility. At the principal level, demonstrated technical leadership, client-facing accountability, and the ability to mentor and direct engineering teams carry significant weight alongside hands-on technical skills.
How do I understand the sponsorship timeline for a Principal Software Engineer role at Arcadis?
Timeline depends heavily on your current visa status. H-1B transfers from another employer can start immediately upon USCIS receipt. New H-1B cap filings are subject to the annual lottery, with employment beginning October 1 at the earliest. TN status for Canadians can be obtained at the border within days. F-1 OPT holders should track their authorization end date against the cap-gap rule to ensure continuous work authorization through any gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation.
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