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Principal Structural Engineer (Water/ Wastewater)

Arcadis

Location

Atlanta, GA, Arlington, VA, Hanover, MD, Orlando, FL, Richmond, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Washington, DC

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/27/2026

Compensation

$130,000 - $185,000 per year

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

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join the Resilience Water Team, focusing on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves leading a team of structural engineers and managing various design and construction projects. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in structural engineering to ensure successful project execution. This position is available in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., or Georgia.

Requirements

  • 15 years of structural engineering experience in Water/Wastewater.
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in Structural or Civil/Structural.

Responsibilities

  • Provide geographical leadership for the structural engineering team.
  • Lead water and wastewater design engineering and construction projects.
  • Manage junior and mid-level structural engineering staff.
  • Organize and conduct structural related engineering investigations and planning work.
  • Develop calculations, plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
  • Manage the production of engineering and construction drawings and specifications.
  • Function as an Engineer of Record, Task Manager, or Project Engineer on projects.
  • Facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects.

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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