Principal Structural Engineer (Water/ Wastewater)

Arcadis; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

20 days PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join their Resilience Water Team in Maryland. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and extensive experience in structural engineering, specifically in the Water/Wastewater sector.

Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing project budgets, and ensuring successful project execution through technical expertise. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and a PE License.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $185,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of structural engineering experience in Water / Wastewater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing project drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering team in project execution.
• Manage budgets and schedules for engineering projects.
• Conduct engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work.

Skills

Structural analysis and design

STAAD Pro

Technical writing

AutoCAD

REVIT

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MATHCAD

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Arcadis 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 30 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.

Role description

Arcadis is searching for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water Team in either Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Georgia.

The Principal Structural Engineer, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of structural design & construction engineering to successfully execute projects within the Municipal & Industrial Water/Wastewater and Water Resources infrastructure design & construction engineering consulting markets.

Role accountabilities

• Area/geographical leadership for structural engineering team.
• Staffing and strategy decisions.
• Manage junior and mid-level structural engineering staff.
• Organizes and conducts structural related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
• Will lead the development of calculations, plans, specifications, requests for proposals, and other contract documents.
• Works directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office / project staff, client and sub-contractors, throughout the project life cycle, and therefore should have clear and concise, oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
• Manages the production of engineering and construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, and cost estimates for projects.
• Will function as an Engineer of Record, Task Manager or Project Engineer on projects to manage related budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, and lead with the development and management of plans, permit checklists, scopes of work and will facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects.

Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.

Qualifications & Experience - Required

• 15 years of structural engineering experience in Water / Wastewater.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis).
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate for this job should possess strong structural analysis and design skills, demonstrating proficiency in tools such as STAAD Pro and other structural software applications. Additionally, the role requires excellent technical writing and editing abilities to effectively communicate complex engineering concepts and project requirements.

Experience in preparing, reviewing, and approving project drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates is crucial for ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects. Proficiency in utilizing AutoCAD/REVIT software is also essential, as the job entails working with these tools to create and modify design documentation accurately.

Moreover, the candidate should have an excellent working knowledge of building codes and standards, including but not limited to IBC (International Building Code), ACI (American Concrete Institute), and others relevant to the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Experience in structural engineering within the Water/Wastewater sector, preferably at least 20 years of practical involvement in relevant projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in either Structural Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering across a range of states including Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico.
• Holding a Structural Engineer (SE) License, along with an NCEES Record featuring a mention of MLSE (Multi-Lateral Structural Engineer).
• Successfully completed the NCEES 16-Hour structural exam.
• Strong proficiency in MATHCAD.

Why Arcadis

We 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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Benefits

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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $185,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.