Principal Structural Engineer

Arcadis•San Francisco, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with 15+ years of seismic design experience to lead the design of heavy civil structures, including major transportation infrastructure projects, in its San Francisco, California office. The role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for large-scale infrastructure projects, applying sound engineering judgment to solve complex structural challenges and guide multidisciplinary teams. The engineer oversees design quality and influences project outcomes from planning and design through construction. The position also involves mentoring engineering teams and building trusted relationships with clients, owners, contractors, and design partners. Arcadis describes its work as delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The company says employees contribute to meaningful work and sustainable solutions, and promotes a skills-based approach to career development. Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
At least 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience supporting major infrastructure projects.
Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Demonstrated expertise 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.
Familiarity with finite element structural analysis software such as SAP2000 and MIDAS and geotechnical analysis software such as Plaxis and FLAC.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with clients.
Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Strong leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, communication, and technical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Lead preliminary and final design of heavy civil and infrastructure structures, delivering compliant, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
Direct, review, and approve structural analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, studies, and cost estimates.
Evaluate constructability, design risks, interfaces, and alternative solutions throughout design.
Develop and execute project work plans, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, deliverables, technical priorities, and quality-control activities.
Monitor project performance and proactively manage technical, coordination, schedule, and delivery risks.
Coordinate engineers, technicians, and design professionals across disciplines and offices for integrated project delivery.
Lead project meetings, design reviews, client engagements, and technical discussions, communicating recommendations, decisions, risks, and impacts.
Liaise with owners, contractors, consultants, reviewing agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support project outcomes.
Provide engineering services during construction.
Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff, promoting sound engineering judgment, accountability, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, innovative design practices, standardized processes, and advancement of structural engineering capabilities.