Arcadis

Senior Structural Engineer

Arcadis$130K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in the US
  • Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in the US; multiple state licenses preferred
  • Strong understanding of structural design codes and standards
  • Knowledge of wind and seismic design principles
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, REVIT, and construction software like Risa and ETABS
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical authority for projects, exercising engineering judgment
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to structural engineers
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables as Engineer of Record
  • Collaborate with various engineering disciplines and clients through project life cycles
  • Conduct engineering investigations and develop necessary documentation
  • Check accuracy of others' work and manage projects to meet deadlines
  • Perform Construction Administration duties, including field observations and RFIs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K plan with company contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
  • Paid parental leave and reward recognition programs
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO annually
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to join our growing USA Structural Engineering Team.

This role provides senior technical leadership, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and organizational goals. You will guide teams through complex engineering challenges, oversee technical deliverables, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.

Supported by a nationally recognized technical staff, you will apply your structural design and construction engineering expertise to deliver projects for our clients, as well as across sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, utilities, and rail.

Travel within the United States of America is estimated to be about 20%.

Come Join Arcadis!

Role accountabilities:
  • Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives. Exercise judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  • Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) technical guidance and oversight to structural engineers. Mentor and coach team members to be the best they can be
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on projects to manage related budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, and manage plans, permit checklists, and scopes of work, and facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects
  • Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors, throughout the project life cycle
  • Have and apply a working knowledge of all building codes and standards, such as IBC, ACI, AISC, etc.
  • Organize and conduct structural-related engineering investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents
  • Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
  • Independently perform Construction Administration duties, including completing field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
  • Travel and participate in project-related activities such as client meetings, charettes, and site visits, as required

Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience related to a range of projects within the United States
  • Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in the United States. Multiple state licenses are preferred.
  • Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
  • Strong knowledge of structural systems, wind and seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively
  • Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Risa, ETABS, to name a few
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university

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 $130,000 - $190,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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