Industrial Engineer Jobs in New York
Industrial Engineer jobs in New York are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in advanced manufacturing, defense systems, supply chain and logistics, and healthcare operations, at levels from entry-level process analyst through senior systems engineer. The heaviest hiring is in and around New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Corning have long-standing engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in the New York market are lean manufacturing, quality systems, and operations research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 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 Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Industrial Water team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about solving complex industrial water challenges and delivering innovative, sustainable treatment solutions for industrial clients across North America.
As a member of our Industrial Wastewater Treatment team, you will collaborate with industry-leading experts, work on a diverse portfolio of industrial projects, and help shape solutions that improve environmental performance and operational efficiency. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
This position offers significant opportunities for technical development, mentorship from leading industrial wastewater experts, and career advancement within a growing national practice.
Role Accountabilities:
As a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and senior technical experts, you will apply your engineering expertise to develop innovative and sustainable treatment solutions while supporting successful project delivery for industrial clients across North America. You will also:
- Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment systems, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
- Prepare engineering calculations, process analyses, technical reports, design documentation, and treatment system specifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain compliance with Arcadis quality, safety, and technical standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.
Key Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes, process equipment, and treatment system design principles, along with demonstrated proficiency in engineering calculations, technical report preparation, and data analysis. Candidates should be comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive learning mindset and desire to develop increasing technical and project responsibilities are essential. Experience with industrial wastewater treatment technologies—including biological treatment, membrane systems, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, water reuse, or resource recovery applications—is highly desirable.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field
- 7 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire, is preferred.
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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94,050- $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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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 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 Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Industrial Water team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about solving complex industrial water challenges and delivering innovative, sustainable treatment solutions for industrial clients across North America.
As a member of our Industrial Wastewater Treatment team, you will collaborate with industry-leading experts, work on a diverse portfolio of industrial projects, and help shape solutions that improve environmental performance and operational efficiency. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
This position offers significant opportunities for technical development, mentorship from leading industrial wastewater experts, and career advancement within a growing national practice.
Role Accountabilities:
As a Staff Industrial Wastewater Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment projects from concept development through commissioning and startup. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and senior technical experts, you will apply your engineering expertise to develop innovative and sustainable treatment solutions while supporting successful project delivery for industrial clients across North America. You will also:
- Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of industrial wastewater treatment systems, including physical, chemical, biological, membrane, adsorption, filtration, disinfection, thermal evaporation, and crystallization processes.
- Prepare engineering calculations, process analyses, technical reports, design documentation, and treatment system specifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Support client engagements, site investigations, pilot studies, equipment selection, construction support, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain compliance with Arcadis quality, safety, and technical standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel (up to 25%) may be required to support client meetings, site assessments, and construction activities.
Key Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes, process equipment, and treatment system design principles, along with demonstrated proficiency in engineering calculations, technical report preparation, and data analysis. Candidates should be comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive learning mindset and desire to develop increasing technical and project responsibilities are essential. Experience with industrial wastewater treatment technologies—including biological treatment, membrane systems, filtration, evaporation, crystallization, water reuse, or resource recovery applications—is highly desirable.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field
- 7 years of industrial wastewater treatment experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within six months of hire, is preferred.
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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94,050- $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Experience applying lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles in a production environment
- Proficiency with simulation and process modeling tools such as Arena or similar software
- Familiarity with quality management systems including ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical specifications
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Minitab, or statistical process control methods
Industrial Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial engineer in New York?
Industrial engineering does not require a state-issued license to work in most private-sector roles in New York, though engineers who offer services directly to the public may pursue licensure through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions as a Professional Engineer. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from an accredited program. Earning a Lean Six Sigma certification strengthens a candidate's competitiveness across New York's manufacturing and operations sectors.
How much do industrial engineers make in New York?
Industrial engineers in New York earn a median of about $102,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,030 for the lowest 10% to over $152,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial engineers in New York?
Employers hiring industrial engineers in New York right now include Arcadis, Provice, and GlobalFoundries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing base means many of the largest openings are tied to long-term production and systems contracts, giving industrial engineers stable, project-rich environments.
Which New York cities have the most industrial engineer jobs?
Malta, New York, and Syracuse have the most industrial engineer openings in New York. New York City's concentration of logistics, healthcare systems, and corporate operations drives volume in the metro, while Buffalo and Rochester have deep manufacturing and defense industry roots anchored by employers like Moog, Ducommun, and Paychex, creating consistent demand for process and systems engineers in those upstate markets.
Are there remote industrial engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial engineering is largely a hands-on discipline tied to production floors, distribution centers, and physical facilities, which limits full-time remote work. About 22% of industrial engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and the remote fraction tends to cluster in analytical roles such as supply chain optimization, capacity planning, and operations consulting.
How can I get hired as a industrial engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a manufacturing or operations internship or co-op during your degree, as large New York employers like Lockheed Martin and Corning actively recruit from engineering programs at RPI, Cornell, and SUNY Buffalo. New graduates with a Lean or Six Sigma yellow-belt credential, or experience in adjacent roles such as quality technician or production coordinator, are competitive for junior process engineer and operations analyst positions across the state's manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
Where can I find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to industrial engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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