Senior Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
ReqID: WAS
00007Q
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Our East Geography is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to play a vital role on a variety of exciting site development and civil infrastructure projects. This position can be based in Washington DC, New York or Chicago.
You’ll love this position if:- You want the freedom to push boundaries and the space to explore your career as you take responsibility for helping us shape a better world. Arup still follows the business principles our founder, Ove Arup, set out in his.
- You desire a high degree of autonomy and responsibility.
- You enjoy working directly with clients and project teams across the Americas and beyond.
- You thrive in a truly multi-disciplinary environment, with an awareness of the interconnectedness of your decisions on other disciplines.
- You see yourself as an emerging leader in this field and want to be externally facing at conferences and client events.
- Lead design of site development, utilities, roadway, drainage and other key elements for a wide variety of science, industrial and technology projects throughout the country.
- Lead site due diligence and master planning for data centers for regional and global hyperscale clients.
- Lead a team of civil engineers and supporting disciplines and subconsultants to oversee design document production.
- Work with the local agencies to understand their land use and permit processes.
- Coordinate with associated disciplines including SMEP, architecture and landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, environmental engineering, and cost engineering.
- Perform construction phase engineering support and site supervision.
- Participate in proposal writing and marketing activities.
- Develop and deepen relationships with existing and potential technology clients and project collaborators.
- Mentor team members and nurture their professional development.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve
Is this role right for you?- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering;
Master’s degree preferred. - Professional Engineering license preferred.
- At least 6 years of experience in civil engineering/site development. Experience with data centers is preferred.
- Deep knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, low impact development, 3-D utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway and geometric alignments, and accessibility standards.
- Highly proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil engineering design and analysis software.
- Experience managing project delivery and interfacing with project owners, contractors, and outside consultants.
- A commitment to sustainable design practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build consensus among clients and teammates alike.
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What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal…
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