Senior Structural Engineer PE - Data Centers

Arcadis; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in a hybrid role based in the USA. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in structural engineering specifically related to data centers. This position involves leadership and mentorship, ensuring high-quality engineering practices aligned with client goals. You will be responsible for managing crews and overseeing projects while applying proficiency in standards and design codes.

The role includes several benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and paid time off, along with a competitive salary range between $130,000 and $210,000 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience related to data centers or complex capital projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the United States; multiple state licenses preferred.
• Knowledge of structural systems, wind, seismic design, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and technical guidance to structural engineers.
• Act as Engineer of Record, managing budgets and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Structural design codes

Problem-solving

Construction methods

AutoCAD/REVIT proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Risa

ETABS

Job description

Role Overview

POSITION: SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER – DATA CENTERS
LOCATION: HYBRID – USA

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to join our growing USA Structural Engineering Team’s data center program. This role provides senior technical leadership, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and organizational goals. You will guide teams through complex engineering challenges, oversee technical deliverables, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, self‑motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and stakeholder communication.

Supported by a nationally recognized technical staff, you will apply your structural design and construction engineering expertise to deliver data center projects throughout the United States.

Travel within the United States of America is estimated to be about 20%.

Role Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives, exercising judgment on work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise and technical guidance to structural engineers; mentor and coach team members.
• Act as Engineer of Record on projects, managing related budgets and schedules, leading deliverables, and coordinating permit checklists and scopes of work to ensure timely completion.
• Work directly with engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle.
• Apply a working knowledge of all building codes and standards, such as IBC, ACI, AISC.
• Organize and conduct structural‑related investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
• Check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, managing time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Perform construction administration duties independently, including field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Travel and participate in project‑related activities such as client meetings, charrettes, and site visits as required.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience related to data centers or complex capital projects within the United States.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the United States; multiple state licenses are preferred.
• Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, wind and seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey concepts to architects, engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD/REVIT, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Risa, ETABS, and related software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year.
• Salary range: $130,000 – $210,000, based on experience, education, and portfolio.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.