Senior Structural Engineer

Job :

Location:

San Francisco, CA, United States Department:
Structural Design & Engineering Business Unit: ANA United States Work Type:
Hybrid Date Posted:
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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 currently seeking a structural engineer with 10+ years of seismic design experience to design heavy civil structures including major transportation infrastructure projects in our San Francisco, CA office.

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will design solutions that support the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects. You will apply your expertise to resolve complex structural challenges and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout planning, design, and construction. Success in this role requires sound technical judgment and clear communication with clients, owners, contractors, and design partners.

Role accountabilities:

Develop the preliminary and final design of heavy civil and infrastructure structures using industry-standard analysis and design software.

Guide and review structural analyses, calculations, and designs by junior staff.

Include constructability, design risks, and interface considerations throughout design.

Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and design professionals across disciplines and offices.

Participate in project meetings, design reviews, client engagements, and technical discussions.

Participate in meetings with owners, contractors, consultants, reviewing agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project outcomes.

Provide engineering services during construction.

Qualifications &

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.

At least 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience supporting major infrastructure projects.

Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Demonstrated experience in California seismic analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures.

Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including AASHTO, Caltrans, ASCE, and the California Building Code.

Working knowledge of finite element analysis software such as SAP
2000 and MIDAS, with the ability to develop, review, and validate structural analysis models.

Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary team members. Professional fluency in written and spoken English.

Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, coordinate competing technical requirements, and contribute to shared project goals.

Work in person at the San Francisco project office at least three days per week. 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.

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