Arcadis is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer with over 15 years of seismic design experience to lead the design of heavy civil structures in San Francisco, CA. This role involves providing technical leadership and strategic direction for large-scale infrastructure projects. The engineer will solve complex structural challenges and mentor engineering teams while building relationships with clients and stakeholders. The position emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and the delivery of sustainable solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 15 years of progressive structural engineering experience supporting major infrastructure projects.
• Current California Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Demonstrated expertise in California seismic analysis and design of reinforced concrete structures.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including AASHTO, Caltrans, ASCE, and the California Building Code.
• Familiarity with finite element structural analysis software such as SAP2000 and MIDAS and geotechnical analysis software such as Plaxis and FLAC.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with clients.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, communication, and technical decision-making skills.

• Lead the preliminary and final design of heavy civil and infrastructure structures, delivering compliant, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Direct, review, and approve structural analyses, calculations, drawings, specifications, technical reports, studies, and cost estimates.
• Evaluate constructability, design risks, interfaces, and alternative solutions throughout design.
• Develop and execute project work plans, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, deliverables, technical priorities, and quality-control activities.
• Monitor project performance and proactively manage technical, coordination, schedule, and delivery risks.
• Coordinate engineers, technicians, and design professionals across disciplines and offices to achieve fully integrated project delivery.
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, client engagements, and technical discussions, clearly communicating recommendations, decisions, risks, and impacts.
• Liaise with owners, contractors, consultants, reviewing agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project outcomes.
• Provide engineering services during construction.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff, promoting sound engineering judgment, accountability, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, innovative design practices, standardized processes, and advancement of structural engineering capabilities.

• 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.