Senior Structural FEM Engineer - Bridges & Tunnels (Hybrid)

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

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