Senior FEM Structural Engineer – Bridges & Tunnels (Hybrid)

Arcadis; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

Hybrid setup

Home office allowance

Pension plan

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer FEM to lead high-end structural analyses using FEM for bridges, tunnels and complex buildings. You will set up models, run simulations, and deliver well-substantiated recommendations to design teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will translate results into actionable insights for risk assessments and safety decisions, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Civil Engineering or comparable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced structural analyses and finite element modelling.
• Strong foundation in structural mechanics, material behaviour, stability, dynamics and numerical analysis.
• Hands-on experience with specialised FEM software and advanced analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up, execute and review advanced FEM analyses for complex structural challenges.
• Define modelling approach and boundary conditions; ensure reproducibility.
• Translate analyses into clear recommendations, risk assessments and decisions within projects.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and align with project teams.
• Explain complex analyses to clients and stakeholders in understandable terms.
• Coach junior and mid-level colleagues and contribute to knowledge building.

Skills

FEM Analysis

Numerical Modelling

Bridge & Tunnels

Report Writing

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

PLAXIS

MATLAB

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer FEM to lead high-end structural analyses using FEM for bridges, tunnels and complex buildings. You will set up models, run simulations, and deliver well-substantiated recommendations to design teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will translate results into actionable insights for risk assessments and safety decisions, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and project teams.