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National Stormwater Design Group Chief Engineer

Arcadis

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/6/2026

Compensation

$151,911 - $193,686 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 98.4%·Filings 122·New hires 57·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the National Stormwater Design Group, overseeing design activities across the US. The role involves managing design teams working on various stormwater projects, including highway drainage and erosion control. The Chief Engineer will coordinate with state and regional leads to ensure project success and staff development. This position is crucial for promoting collaboration and resource sharing within the organization.

Requirements

  • 20 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineering license in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio or Tennessee, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
  • Ability to oversee a growing design group following Arcadis’ process and industry best practices.
  • In-depth understanding of multiple State DOT project delivery processes.
  • In-depth understanding of various delivery methods including design-bid-build, design build and other alternative delivery methods.
  • Ability to recruit staff in southeast US.

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for overall performance of transportation stormwater design groups.
  • Work with area leads and pursuit team to develop and maintain resourcing forecasts.
  • Promote collaboration and resource sharing between various Arcadis offices.
  • Recruit, mentor and provide direction to design teams for efficient project development.
  • Work with quality team to implement quality management activities within project execution.
  • Collaborate with global design teams to share and incorporate best practices.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with state area leads to assess team performance.
  • Participate in business development activities including client visits and proposal preparations.

Benefits

  • Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.

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