Senior Structural Engineer

Arcadis • Washington, WA

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About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to join its Federal Structural Engineering Team in the Washington, D.C. area. The role provides senior technical leadership on U.S. federal projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and organizational goals. The engineer will guide structural teams through complex engineering challenges, oversee technical deliverables, and support continuous improvement in engineering practices. The position involves applying structural design and construction engineering expertise to deliver federal client projects, with approximately 20% travel within the United States.

The role works with engineering disciplines, office and project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle. It includes serving as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives, preparing and overseeing structural investigations and contract documents, and providing technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience related to U.S. Federal Government projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in the United States.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience producing “Issued for Construction” design packages for federal agency facilities.
• Experience with the design/build project delivery method.
• Strong experience with Federal Design Criteria, including SpecsIntact and the Whole Building Design Guide.
• Strong structural analysis and design skills.
• Strong, effective communication skills for presentations, project communications, and written documents.
• Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Risa, and STAAD Pro, among other tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Excellent working knowledge of building codes and standards such as IBC, ACI, and AISC, and extensive knowledge of federal agency standards such as UFC and UFGS.

Nice To Haves

• Multiple state PE licenses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for assigned engineering programs and initiatives.
• Exercise judgment on work details and make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Work with engineering disciplines, office and project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle.
• Organize and conduct structural engineering investigations.
• Develop calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior and mid-level structural engineers.
• Travel and participate in project-related activities, including client meetings, charettes, and site visits, as required.
• Oversee technical deliverables and drive continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k).
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 20 days of PTO accrued per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior