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Senior Structural Engineer (Water Management)

Arcadis

Location

Virginia Beach, VA, Richmond, VA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/24/2026

Compensation

$80,000 - $132,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY2026100% approval+19% YoY
✓ Established sponsor

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Climate Adaptation and Water Management Team in Virginia Beach or Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on delivering engineering and consulting services for projects related to flood risk reduction and infrastructure resilience. The engineer will conduct structural analysis and design, ensuring compliance with regulatory specifications. This position also involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with various engineering disciplines throughout project life cycles.

Requirements

  • 8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
  • Experience in designing flood walls, flood gates, and retaining wall structures.
  • Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analysis, design, and engineering during construction services for climate adaptation projects.
  • Research feasibility of alternative design approaches and site conditions.
  • Develop calculations, plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
  • Manage budgets and schedules as Design Lead, Task Manager, or Project Engineer.
  • Mentor entry-level and junior structural engineering staff.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Arcadis U S Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

31

FY2026

Approval rate

100.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

28

FY2026

Entry-level share

21.4%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+19%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-76%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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