Structural Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Arcadis; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Resilience Water team. This role focuses on sustainable design solutions for water infrastructure, addressing climate change and urbanization challenges. You will develop innovative designs for treatment facilities and stormwater management systems, ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to impactful projects that enhance community resilience. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in structural design will help shape the future of water resource management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Reward & recognition program

Well-being benefits

Adoption assistance

Nine paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5 years of structural engineering design experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Proficiency in structural design software and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement structural solutions for infrastructure projects.
• Conduct assessments and prepare engineering documentation.

Skills

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD

Revit

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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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 Description:

Arcadis is actively building a talent pipeline of experienced Structural Engineers to join our Resilience Water team. This forward-looking opportunity reflects our ongoing commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and environmental sustainability in the water sector.

At Arcadis, we are driven by a shared purpose: to protect natural ecosystems, preserve vital water resources, and support the development of resilient, sustainable communities for future generations.

Role Accountabilities:

As a Structural Engineer in the Resilience Water team, you will play a key role in designing and implementing structural solutions for a wide range of infrastructure projects. These may include upgrades to water and wastewater treatment facilities, shoreline stabilization efforts, stormwater management systems, and resilient distribution/collection infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate structural design alternatives based on site conditions, project requirements, and regulatory constraints.
• Conduct structural assessments and perform engineering analyses to inform project planning and development.
• Prepare technical deliverables, including engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to produce innovative and sustainable designs in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support project management by monitoring budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, and other project-related travel, as necessary.
  
  

Key Skills & Experience:

To succeed in this role, you should bring proficiency in structural design software, particularly STAAD Pro, along with practical experience using AutoCAD and Revit. A thorough understanding of relevant codes and standards—such as the International Building Code (IBC) and American Concrete Institute (ACI) guidelines—is essential. You will be expected to demonstrate your ability to prepare and review a wide range of engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules. Strong written and verbal communication skills are key, especially in the context of technical writing and documentation. You will thrive in this position if you excel in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and are passionate about sustainability and innovative design solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field
• 5 years of structural engineering design experience, preferably supporting water/wastewater infrastructure projects
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• EIT certification or PE license strongly preferred
• This is a prospecting position, reflecting our commitment to building a talent pipeline to address future challenges in water resilience and sustainability.
  
  

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 accountable 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, a reward & recognition program, and optional benefits, including well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $90,916 - 158,240. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

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