Arcadis

Senior Structural Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years relevant structural engineering experience across diverse U.S. projects.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in the U.S. is required; multiple state licenses preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of structural design codes and building regulations.
  • Strong expertise in structural systems, wind and seismic design.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, and structural analysis software like Risa and ETABS.
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary technical authority for engineering programs, making crucial judgment calls on work details.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior structural engineers to enhance team performance.
  • Act as Engineer of Record, managing project budgets and schedules while ensuring timely completion.
  • Collaborate with engineering disciplines and project stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
  • Organize and conduct structural engineering investigations and produce necessary documentation.
  • Check the accuracy and completeness of work produced by others while managing project timelines.
  • Perform construction administration duties, including site observations and contractor evaluations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
  • 401K plan with company matching contributions.
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability (STD and LTD) provisions.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Recognition and reward program for high-performing employees.
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including well-being support and tuition reimbursement.
  • Nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off (PTO) accruing 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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