Senior Civil Engineer

Arcadis•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join its team in Denver, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; or Salt Lake City, Utah. The position provides senior technical and project leadership for civil and environmental engineering projects primarily supporting the mining sector, with potential work in oil and gas, rail, and utilities. Projects may involve stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, erosion and sediment control, watershed evaluation, grading and earthwork, roads, pipelines, pump stations, impoundments, wastewater systems, environmental restoration, and related civil infrastructure. The successful candidate establishes technical approaches, directs engineers and designers, reviews deliverables, and makes key engineering decisions. They lead teams in delivering practical, technically sound solutions that meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules, while remaining engaged with complex or high-risk issues and providing senior-level review. The role also involves managing client relationships, mentoring engineers, supporting business development, and helping grow Arcadis’ civil engineering practice in the western United States. The position follows a hybrid work structure, with work performed in the office and remotely according to project and client-team needs. It is primarily office based and includes field assignments, construction observation, inspections, site assessments, and contractor coordination. Travel may be required up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer license and willingness to obtain reciprocity in western states such as Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah, as project needs require.
Ten or more years of relevant civil engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience leading medium-sized projects, significant components of large or complex projects, or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and apply sound professional judgment to complex engineering challenges.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Experience leading civil design for mine sites, including grading, earthwork, stormwater controls, water management infrastructure, haul roads, access roads, pipelines, impoundments, or reclamation-related improvements.
Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, or HEC-RAS.
Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards governing civil design and construction.
Experience managing relationships with senior client personnel and serving as a primary client contact.
Experience preparing proposals, developing new work, and supporting client account growth.
OSHA training or willingness to obtain applicable OSHA training based on project requirements.
MSHA 24-hour New Miner Training or willingness to obtain training based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead technical delivery and provide senior technical leadership on civil and environmental engineering projects, including site development, grading and earthwork, stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, erosion and sediment control, roads, pipelines, impoundments, and related infrastructure.
Direct and delegate design activities to engineers and designers and provide guidance to complete the work successfully.
Review calculations, models, drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and permit documents for technical accuracy and consistency with project requirements.
Make independent technical decisions and guide teams in evaluating alternatives and developing practical engineering solutions.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate engineering activities across Arcadis disciplines and offices, as well as with clients, contractors, regulators, and external organizations.
Build client relationships and identify opportunities to provide additional value through expanded services and multidisciplinary solutions.
Mentor and coach engineers and designers to strengthen their technical judgment and project-delivery skills and prepare them for greater responsibility.
Maintain knowledge of relevant industry, regulatory, and technical developments and contribute to Arcadis’ professional reputation and technical capabilities.
Manage client relationships, support business development, and contribute to the growth of Arcadis’ civil engineering practice in the western United States.
Perform field assignments, construction observation, inspections, site assessments, and contractor coordination as needed.