Principal Structural Engineer; Water​/Wastewater

Role Description

Principal Structural Engineer – Arcadis is searching for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our growing Resilience Water Team in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Georgia.

The Principal Structural Engineer, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of structural design & construction engineering to successfully execute projects within the Municipal & Industrial Water/Wastewater and Water Resources infrastructure design & construction engineering consulting markets.

In this role you will provide geographical leadership for the structural engineering team. 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.

• Area/geographical leadership for structural engineering team.
• Staffing and strategy decisions.
• Manage junior and mid-level structural engineering staff.
• Organizes and conducts structural related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
• 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.
• 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.

• 15 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

• 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.
• In addition, 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, ACI, 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.

• Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Experience in structural engineering within the Water/Wastewater sector, preferably at least 20 years of practical involvement in relevant projects.
• Possessing a Professional Engineer (PE) License in either…