Senior Structural Engineer FEM Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands + 4 more Structural Engineering Posted 10 hours ago

Poutrix; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 annual leave days

NS Business Card for public transport

Hybrid work setup

Pension scheme

Professional development & LXP

Job summary

Arcadis in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer specialized in high-end FEM analysis to tackle complex infrastructure and building challenges. You will model, assess, and interpret results to support safe, cost-effective design decisions for bridges, tunnels, and other assets.

In this role you will lead advanced analyses, define modelling approaches, and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams and clients, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to knowledge

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc degree in Civil Engineering or comparable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced structural analyses and finite element modelling.
• Strong theoretical foundation in structural mechanics, material behaviour, stability, dynamics and numerical analysis.
• Hands-on experience with specialised FEM software and advanced analysis tools.
• Experience within infrastructure projects such as bridges, tunnels or similar structures is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute and review advanced FEM analyses for complex structural challenges.
• Define the appropriate modelling approach, make well-considered choices regarding assumptions and boundary conditions, and ensure models are technically sound and reproducible.
• Analyse outcomes and translate them into clear recommendations, risk assessments and well-substantiated decisions within projects.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines and align with project teams.
• Explain complex analyses to clients and stakeholders, translating insights into actionable information.
• Support and coach junior and mid-level colleagues and contribute to knowledge building.

Skills

Advanced FEM analyses

Numerical modelling

Structural mechanics

Clear reporting & recommendations

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc or BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

FEM software

Job description

## Senior Structural Engineer FEMAmersfoort, Utrecht, NetherlandsFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 44170Date Posted: 2026-09-10Arcadis 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 70 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.As a globally connected People function, Arcadians will experience an improved Quality of Life in us being human-centered and inclusive in everything we do. We will – in true partnership with the business - drive a high-performance culture. The People function will support Arcadians in developing relevant (digital) capabilities that will enable Arcadis to deliver in the best possible way. Together we will build a sustainable future for Arcadis.**Role description:** The structural engineer we are looking for is a specialist in High-end Structural Engineering, focused on analysing, modelling and assessing complex structural challenges using the finite element method (FEM). In this role, you combine in-depth structural expertise with advanced numerical modelling skills and the ability to interpret sophisticated analysis results. You provide well-substantiated analyses that support design decisions, risk assessments and safety or damage-related challenges for complex infrastructure and building structures, such as bridges and tunnels. You work in multidisciplinary teams and act as a technical sparring partner for colleagues and project teams. The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality analyses for challenges that cannot be addressed using conventional methods. In doing so, you directly contribute to safe, buildable and cost-effective design choices, while strengthening Arcadis’ expertise and position in complex projects.**Role accountabilities:** In this role, you are responsible for independently setting up, executing and reviewing advanced FEM analyses for complex structural challenges. You define the appropriate modelling approach, make well-considered choices regarding assumptions and boundary conditions, and ensure that your models are technically sound and reproducible. You analyse outcomes and translate them into clear recommendations, risk assessments and well-substantiated decisions within projects. In doing so, you contribute directly to design and verification processes and are involved in specialised topics such as re-calculations and structural assessments. You continuously safeguard the quality of your work, ensuring that analyses and reports are transparent, traceable and technically robust. Within projects, you collaborate closely with other disciplines and play an active role in aligning with project teams. You also engage directly with clients and other stakeholders, where you clearly explain complex analyses, underlying assumptions and outcomes, and translate technical insights into understandable and actionable information for the wider project environment. Finally, you support and coach junior and mid-level colleagues in their development and contribute to knowledge building and innovation within the field, helping to further strengthen the team’s technical expertise and position.**Qualifications & Experience:** • MSc or BSc degree in Civil Engineering or a comparable discipline • Demonstrated experience with advanced structural analyses and finite element modelling • Strong theoretical foundation in structural mechanics, material behaviour, stability, dynamics and numerical analysis • Hands-on experience with specialised FEM software and advanced analysis tools • Ability to translate complex technical analyses into clear, well-substantiated reports and actionable recommendations • Experience within infrastructure projects such as bridges, tunnels or similar structures is considered a strong advantage • Experience working in environments where advanced analyses directly support design decisions, re-calculations and structural assessments is preferredWe 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.** Arcadis offers you a role with a high degree of autonomy, allowing you to shape your work independently within an ambitious and driven team. In addition to a strong and supportive working culture, we offer an attractive benefits package, including:• 30 annual leave days based on a full-time contract, with the option to purchase or sell additional days • Free private use of an NS Business Card, providing access to public transport and other mobility services across the Netherlands • Additional arrangements for partner leave following childbirth and paid parental leave • The possibility to work in a hybrid setup, supported by a home office allowance and a professionally equipped home workspace • A solid pension scheme through the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), with Arcadis covering the majority of the contribution • Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development, including access to the extensive Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP) **Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging** We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.**Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.**An assessment and/or pre-employment screening may be part of the recruitment process. Uitzend-, detacherings- en W&S-bureaus hoeven niet te reageren, acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze vacature wordt niet op prijs gesteld. #LI-GK1 #LI-Hybrid