Full-Time

Senior Engineer Drainage Design

Posted on 8/19/2026

Arcadis

Arcadis

10,001+ employees

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

No salary listed

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India + 3 more

More locations: Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
AutoCAD

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Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and exposure to United Kingdom project work.
  • Experience designing sustainable drainage systems, ponds and swales, flow-control fixtures or structures, flood analyses, hazard identification, and remedial measures.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate influencing, motivating, and delegation skills.
  • Experience developing drainage designs based on British or regional council standards.
  • Knowledge of Micro Drainage Water/Sewer GEMS, StormCADD, CivilStorm, InfoWorks, and Civil 3D storm-sewer applications, preferably including Civil 3D.
  • Knowledge of building information modeling, digital applications, automation, and system improvement.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic schemes for storm collection networks and disposal systems using various hydraulic assets and software aligned with United Kingdom standards and processes.
  • Knowledge of alternatives for optimizing storm-drainage schemes.
  • Knowledge of project setup, project finance controls, and quality management system protocols.
  • Knowledge of computer-aided design applications, drawing production, and review or markup processes.
  • Knowledge of federated-model analysis and clash resolution.
  • Knowledge of working in a common data environment.
  • A Civil Engineering degree is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience developing sustainable drainage schemes in multidisciplinary environments for major infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with design-management and project-management activities.
  • Experience delivering drainage projects for the United Kingdom region.
  • Ability to manage project deliveries independently across design stages from concept through construction.
  • Experience applying quality standards and managing program timelines.
  • Knowledge and application of relevant British Standards.
  • Awareness of drainage construction, including current technologies, equipment, construction, maintenance, and management of proposed systems.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments and developing mitigative measures.
  • Experience with drainage-design software such as Micro Drainage, InfoDrainage, StormCADD, and 12D or other relevant drainage-design software.
  • Experience with building information modeling software, including Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
  • Experience interpreting software outputs and analyses.
  • Experience developing drainage schemes in accordance with safety, health, and welfare requirements.
  • Knowledge of flood-mitigation measures.
  • Experience with liaison and communication to manage clients and project teams.
  • Knowledge of common data environments and digital or building-information-modeling applications in projects.
  • Experience guiding, mentoring, or supporting team members to enhance their professional and personal strengths.
Responsibilities
  • Develop designs in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Lead the drainage team and manage project deliveries.
  • Proactively lead projects and independently drive project deliveries.
  • Undertake discussions with lead regions and the GEC team.
  • Perform risk assessments and suggest risk-mitigation measures.
  • Review and update programs for United Kingdom refinements.
  • Develop relationships with lead regions and junior teammates.
  • Enhance team capability to support new business.
  • Achieve quality objectives through processes, training, and checklists.
  • Share knowledge and transfer knowledge to the wider team.
  • Implement industry best practices in project deliveries.
  • Delegate tasks and assign roles to team members to achieve agreed project and organizational outcomes.
  • Drive the HS&W culture within the team.
  • Participate in Arcadis global and GEC initiatives, including Base Camp, digital initiatives, corporate social responsibility activities, health and safety activities, Arcadis Way, and task-manager training.
  • Develop sustainable drainage schemes for major infrastructure projects across multiple land-use patterns.
  • Manage design and project activities from concept through construction.
  • Apply quality-management protocols and maintain program timelines.
  • Develop drainage schemes and associated flood-mitigation measures in compliance with safety, health, and welfare aspects.
  • Coordinate with clients, lead regions, the GEC team, and project teams.
  • Support team capability development through guidance, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
Desired Qualifications
  • A postgraduate degree in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering is desirable.
  • Exposure to Civil 3D applications is preferred.
  • Experience with InfraWorks and Navisworks would be an added advantage.

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium

Founded

1888

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 organic net revenue grew 2.2%, and H1 backlog hit $4.6 billion.
  • Arcadis raised 2026 guidance to low-single-digit growth after a strong first half.
  • Gordie Howe Bridge commissioning and 30-plus toll facilities validate recurring digital infrastructure revenue.

What critics are saying

  • WSP seeks an offer memorandum by October 15, 2026, threatening Arcadis independence.
  • Rightsizing cut 1,100 jobs in 2025 and 450 more in H1 2026.
  • Integration failures at SATEL or Nomic could distract teams and dilute Arcadis margins.

What makes Arcadis unique

  • Arcadis combines design, consultancy, and digital tolling across 30-plus countries.
  • Its July 2026 SATEL acquisition deepens power-grid and data-center engineering specialization in Iberia.
  • Nomic trial data across 150 engineers in 12 countries shows workflow-led AI adoption.

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Aug 21st, 2026
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Arcadis has completed the cancellation of 4,575,796 ordinary shares, effective 18 August 2026. The Dutch engineering and consultancy firm's General Meeting of Shareholders approved the cancellation in May 2026, and the statutory creditor opposition period has expired without objections. Following the cancellation, Arcadis' issued share capital now totals €1,717,337.90, comprising 85,866,295 ordinary shares and 600 priority shares. The cancelled shares were previously held by the company and acquired through its share buyback programme. The move aligns with the stated purpose of the buyback programme to reduce capital. Arcadis operates in over 30 countries and reported €4.9 billion in gross revenues for 2025.

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Aug 13th, 2026
374Water receives DoD Success Memo for PFAS destruction tech, accelerating federal procurement

374Water and its demonstration partner Arcadis have received a Success Memo from the US Department of Defence's Defence Innovation Unit, validating the performance of 374Water's AirSCWO technology for destroying PFAS contamination. The memo formally validates the economic and technical viability of a regional AirSCWO hub following evaluation under the DoD's Environmental Security Technology Certification Programme. It also establishes conditions under which federal agencies may proceed directly to follow-on production awards. The milestone connects federal validation with 374Water's commercial Waste Destruction Services platform in Orlando, Florida, where the company is building infrastructure to treat PFAS, biosolids, industrial waste, and other difficult-to-treat waste streams. The facility targets between $3 million and $5 million in annual recurring revenue at initial scale. The Department of Defence has identified 574 military installations requiring PFAS remediation action.

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Aug 2nd, 2026
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MarketScreener
Jul 30th, 2026
Arcadis invests in AI platform Nomic to accelerate project delivery

Arcadis has invested in Nomic, an AI platform designed for the built environment, following a six-month trial involving 150 engineers across 12 countries. The partnership aims to embed AI agents into core project workflows, including drawing review, code compliance checks, and BIM coordination. During the trial, 86% of participating engineers reported that Nomic changed how they approach their work, with one workflow reducing several days of manual document cataloguing to hours. The platform integrates with tools Arcadis teams already use, including Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise. Arcadis plans to use Nomic's technology to accelerate project delivery, improve accuracy, and create more scalable working methods whilst maintaining human expertise at the centre of operations.

Engineering News-Record
Jul 30th, 2026
Arcadis rejects WSP's $5.7B takeover bid as undervaluing firm's 'intrinsic value'

Arcadis rejects WSP's $5.7B takeover bid as undervaluing firm's 'intrinsic value' Dutch firm's board unanimously determines second proposal as "not in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders" July 30, 2026 Netherlands-based engineering consultant Arcadis has rejected a second takeover proposal from Canadian engineering giant WSP Global on grounds that the $5.7-billion revised offer "undervalued Arcadis' intrinsic value." Arcadis said In a July 23 announcement that its board unanimously voted to decline the unsolicited, conditional non-binding proposal - determining the offer was "not in the best interest" of the company and stakeholders and failed to "reflect the substantial value creation potential" in executing its "standalone strategy." WSP Global's first offer for $4.8 billion, submitted on July 14, was rebuffed on similar grounds. Additionally, Arcadis said 50% of the proposal consisted of WSP Global stock, hovering around $167.60 per share. The "meaningful stock component represents a materially different risk profile to our shareholders compared to a standalone Arcadis investment, including significantly higher than anticipated leverage and lower than expected dividend yield," the Dutch firm noted. Included among Arcadis concerns was uncertainty around "deal execution and timing, execution of strategic plans, cultural fit and integration risks." In a statement, CEO Heather Polinsky cited the company's strong 2026 second-quarter and first-half performance, with results released on July 30. Firm organic net revenue for the quarter rose 2.2%, exceeding analysts' 0.6% forecast, and was up 1.5% for the half-year. Arcadis also noted record first-half 2026 backlog of $4.6 billion, up 13.5% organically, and operating profit margin improved to 11.4%, supported by what it said were cost-out measures and ongoing rightsizing. "Our H1 2026 performance demonstrates that our growth trajectory is moving in the right direction. With a record backlog and clear momentum in our key markets, we are confident that our standalone strategy is the most effective path to creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders as we deliver on our stated medium-term financial targets," she said. Looking for quick answers on construction and engineering topics? Try Ask ENR, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ENR In a statement, WSP said it "reiterates its invitation" to Arcadis "to discuss its latest proposal and address any remaining concerns through constructive engagement." Earlier, Arcadis announced that it would acquire Spanish power design specialist Satel as it looks to strengthen its grid modernization, renewable energy and data center hyperscaling capabilities across Europe, but details on deal financial and closing date were not disclosed. Satel CEO Pablo Bernat said that joining Arcadis is a "natural next step" for the company's business and broadens its "range of expertise and global delivery capability." Arcadis ranks at No. 8 on ENR's most current Top 225 Global Design Firms list, reporting $5.5 billion in 2024 global engineering revenue, wth WSP Global ranked No. 3, reporting $10.5 billion. The latest ranking will be released in August. SPONSORED BY Hi there. I'm Ask ENR. You can ask me anything about construction and engineering, and I'll help find the content you're looking for. Go ahead, type something below, and let's get started! Emell Derra Adolphus has more than a decade of writing and journalism experience. He is senior editor of ENR's Top Lists and Survey Rankings at ENR magazine and frequently contributes stories on technology, climate resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion.