Principal Structural Engineer (Water/ Wastewater) Part-time

Arcadis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join its Resilience Water Team in Virginia. The candidate will lead structural engineering projects related to water and wastewater, requiring 15 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a Professional Engineer (PE) License. The role includes managing teams, conducting assessments, and ensuring project delivery. Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $185,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 20 days PTO.

Qualifications

• 15 years of structural engineering experience in Water / Wastewater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.
• Excellent knowledge of building codes and standards including IBC, ACI.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater design engineering and construction projects.
• Conduct structural-related investigations and planning work.
• Manage junior and mid-level structural engineering staff.

Skills

Structural analysis and design skills

Proficiency in STAAD Pro

Technical writing and editing abilities

Proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MATHCAD

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We have over 34,000 people in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role description

Arcadis is searching for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water Team in 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

In this role you will provide geographical leadership for the structural engineering team and lead water/wastewater design engineering and construction projects. You will be responsible for leading structural condition assessments, the production of design calculations, technical reports, permitting, detailed design and engineering plans and specifications for Water/Wastewater projects including plant upgrades, storage facilities, pipelines, storm water systems, pump stations, and distribution/collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Area/geographical leadership for structural engineering team
• Staffing and strategy decisions
• Manage junior and mid-level structural engineering staff
• Organize and conduct structural-related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work within a well-defined scope
• Lead the development of calculations, plans, specifications, requests for proposals, and other contract documents
• Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, client and sub-contractors throughout the project life cycle; manage clear communication, coordinate meetings, conduct client presentations and prepare written reports
• Manage the production of engineering and construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, and cost estimates for projects
• Function as an Engineer of Record, Task Manager or Project Engineer, managing related budgets and schedules, leading deliverables, and facilitating coordination for timely completion 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 Qualifications

• 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 should possess strong structural analysis and design skills, demonstrating proficiency in tools such as STAAD Pro and other structural software applications. The role requires excellent technical writing and editing abilities, proficiency with AutoCAD/REVIT, and an excellent working knowledge of building codes and standards including IBC, ACI, and others relevant to the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering
• Minimum 20 years of practical experience in the Water/Wastewater sector
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in one or more of the following states: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico
• Structural Engineer (SE) License and NCEES Record with MLSE
• Completed the NCEES 16‑Hour structural exam
• Proficiency in MATHCAD

Why Arcadis?

We empower teams to achieve sustainable solutions and provide opportunities for career growth. Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 20 days PTO. Salary range: $130,000 - $185,000 per year (actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, project and location).

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.