Structural Engineer

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Structural Engineer – Tennessee to support the design and delivery of bridge and structural infrastructure projects across South Carolina. In this role, you will contribute to projects spanning new construction, inspection, rehabilitation and repair of transportation structures. You will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project delivery from concept through construction.

• Serve as a design engineer for bridges and transportation structures, including new design, inspection, rehabilitation and repair
• Lead, assign, and review work while providing technical guidance to team members
• Develop engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and apply sound judgment in design decisions
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and design deliverables
• Perform structural analysis and design with increasing complexity under senior review
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior structural engineers on small to mid‑size projects
• Coordinate across disciplines (transportation, geotechnical, drainage, etc.) to ensure integrated solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET‑accredited)
• Minimum 7+ years of structural/bridge engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee or ability to obtain Tennessee PE within 6–12 months
• Strong experience in structural analysis and design
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Experience with Bentley software suite (e.g., Open Bridge, Micro Station)
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools (e.g., Midas or similar)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant design codes including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

• Direct experience with Tennessee DOT (TDOT) standards and projects
• Experience supporting design‑build or alternative delivery projects
• Proven ability to coordinate with clients and lead technical discussions
• Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accident, disease and disability (AD&D) coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward and recognition program
• Optional wellbeing benefits
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nine paid holidays
• 15 days paid time off (PTO) that accrue per year

The salary range for this position is $87,912 – $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, including experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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.