Senior Structural Engineer PE - Data Centers - United States

Arcadis•East Greenwich, RI

14h•$100,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to join our growing USA Structural Engineering Team's data center program. This role provides senior technical leadership, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and organizational goals. You will guide teams through complex engineering challenges, oversee technical deliverables, and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, self‑motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and excels at strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and stakeholder communication. Supported by a nationally recognized technical staff, you will apply your structural design and construction engineering expertise to deliver data center projects for our clients and across sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, technology, utilities, and rail. Travel within the United States of America is estimated to be about 20%. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of relevant structural engineering experience related to data centers or complex capital projects within the United States
Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure in the United States. Multiple state licenses are preferred.
Requisite knowledge and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable building codes
Strong knowledge of structural systems, wind and seismic design, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form concepts and ideas to a diverse audience of Architects, Engineers, and Owner clients effectively
Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT software, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Risa, STAAD Pro, to name a few
Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives. Exercise judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) technical guidance and oversight to structural engineers. Mentor and coach team members to be the best they can be
Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors, throughout the project life cycle
Have and apply a working knowledge of all building codes and standards, such as IBC, ACI, AISC, etc.
Organize and conduct structural-related engineering investigations, develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness, and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Independently perform Construction Administration duties, including completing field observation reports, responding to RFIs, submittal reviews, and evaluating contractor change orders.
Travel and participate in project-related activities such as client meetings, charettes, and site visits, as required