Principal Structural Engineer (Water/ Wastewater)

Arcadis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

20 days PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for the Resilience Water Team in Washington D.C. The candidate will lead engineering projects in the Water/Wastewater sector and manage a team of engineers, ensuring effective communication and project execution.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in project management and knowledge of building codes are essential. Excellent benefits and a salary range of $130,000 - $185,000/year are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of structural engineering experience in Water/Wastewater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.
• Strong experience in project drawings, specifications, and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the structural engineering team.
• Manage structural engineering projects in Water/Wastewater.
• Lead the development of plans, calculations, and specifications.

Skills

Structural analysis and design skills

Technical writing and editing abilities

Proficiency in STAAD Pro

AutoCAD/REVIT software

Knowledge of building codes (IBC, ACI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

MATHCAD

Job description

Role Description

Principal Structural Engineer – 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. You will 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.
• 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 leads 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 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 for this job should possess strong structural analysis and design skills, demonstrating proficiency in tools such as STAAD Pro and other structural software applications.
• In addition, 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, ACI, and others relevant to the industry.
• This familiarity with regulatory requirements is essential for ensuring compliance and adherence to industry best practices in all aspects of the structural design and analysis process.

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.
• Possessing a 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 is a plus.
• Holding a Structural Engineer (SE) License, along with an NCEES Record featuring a mention of MLSE (Multi-Lateral Structural Engineer), is also a plus.
• Ideally, applicants should have successfully completed the NCEES 16-Hour structural exam.
• Strong proficiency in MATHCAD is preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.