Senior Structural Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Structural Engineer focused on Water/Wastewater projects. You will lead design and construction efforts, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K

Paid parental leave

20 days PTO

Reward & recognition program

Qualifications

• 10 years of structural engineering experience in Water/Wastewater.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing project drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater design engineering and construction projects.
• Mentor entry-level and junior structural engineering staff.
• Manage production of engineering and construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design skills

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD

REVIT

MATHCAD

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role accountabilities:

In this role 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 include:

• Mentor entry-level and junior structural engineering staff.
• Organizes and conducts structural related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
• Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions and regulatory agency specifications.
• 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.
• Will exercise their own judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• 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

• 10 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. Additionally, 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 (International Building Code), ACI (American Concrete Institute), 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

The preferred qualifications for this job position include a Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience in structural engineering within the Water/Wastewater sector, preferably at least 15 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. Furthermore, 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. Lastly, a strong level of proficiency in MATHCAD is preferred, as this software tool plays a vital role in various structural engineering calculations and analyses.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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 $97,600 - $173,000/year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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