Senior Structural Engineer PE — Federal Projects

Arcadis U.S.Inc. in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to lead federal structural projects in the Washington, DC area. You will guide teams, oversee calculations and deliverables, and ensure compliance with US federal standards and client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders, with travel estimated at about 20% within the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience related to USA Federal Government projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience producing \"Issued for Construction\" design packages for federal agency facilities.
• Experience with design/build project delivery method.
• Strong experience with Federal Design Criteria, including SpecsIntact and the Whole Building Design Guide.
• Strong structural analysis and design skills.
• Strong, effective communication skills related to presentations, project communications, and written documents.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives.
• Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors, throughout the project life cycle.
• Excellent working knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ACI, AISC) with extensive knowledge of UFC, UFGS, etc.
• Organize and conduct structural-related engineering investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior and mid-level structural engineers.
• Travel and participate in project-related activities such as client meetings, charettes, and site visits, as required.

Skills

Structural analysis & design

Communication skills

Leadership / mentorship

Federal project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD/REVIT

Autodesk Construction Cloud

RISA

STAAD.Pro

SpecsIntact

Whole Building Design Guide

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to lead federal structural projects in the Washington, DC area. You will guide teams, oversee calculations and deliverables, and ensure compliance with US federal standards and client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders, with travel estimated at about 20% within the United States.