Senior Principal Structural Engineer: Seismic Lead

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

15 days PTO that accrue per year

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Principle Structural Engineer with 15+ years of seismic design experience to lead heavy civil infrastructure projects in our San Francisco, CA office. You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure design quality from planning through construction.

The role requires California PE licensure, strong knowledge of seismic codes, and effective client engagement to deliver safe, sustainable, and constructible solutions across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive structural engineering experience on major infrastructure projects.
• California PE license is required.
• Expertise in seismic analysis for reinforced concrete structures.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, Caltrans, ASCE, and CBC codes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary and final design of heavy civil structures for transportation projects.
• Review and approve analyses, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate teams across disciplines and offices for integrated delivery.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Communicate recommendations and risks to clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure design quality from planning through construction.

Skills

Seismic design experience

Team leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client engagement

English communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

California PE license

Tools

SAP2000

MIDAS

Plaxis

FLAC

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principle Structural Engineer with 15+ years of seismic design experience to lead heavy civil infrastructure projects in our San Francisco, CA office. You will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and ensure design quality from planning through construction.

The role requires California PE licensure, strong knowledge of seismic codes, and effective client engagement to deliver safe, sustainable, and constructible solutions across multiple disciplines.