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Principal Stormwater Transportation Engineer

Arcadis
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Principal Stormwater Transportation Engineer to join our national drainage practice. We have a strong backlog of work and need to expand our North Carolina team in Cary or Charlotte. Under the direction of our established leadership team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that will challenge you and provide growth in your career. We have a flexible work environment allowing you to collaborate with a team on local, national, and international projects.

Role Accountabilities:

  • Engineering design for numerous roadway drainage and design-build projects including collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates, and bridge replacements across the southeast
  • Assist in all aspects of roadway drainage design including bridge hydraulic studies, culvert design, closed drainage system design, pond design, and erosion and sedimentation control
  • Prepare construction plans and project displays
  • Prepare cost estimates, reports, and technical memos
  • Assist in proposal development, presentations, and interviews
  • Provide quality control reviews for drainage calculations and plans
  • Utilize various design software including MicroStation, Inroads, ORD-SUDA, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, ICPR, HEC-RAS, HY8, FlowMaster, Pond Pack, StormCAD, SMS, SRH2D, and HEC-RAS 2D to assist with the design and preparation of construction plans
  • Coordinate with project managers and other disciplines including roadway, structures, utilities, etc.
  • Direct and mentor junior engineers
  • Manage a team of up to 5 engineers
  • Requires no technical supervision

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of relevant NCDOT drainage design experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET Accredited University
  • North Carolina PE

Key Skills/Attributes

  • Experience working on NCDOT projects.
  • In-depth understanding of Bridge Hydraulics Analysis is a plus.
  • Understanding of FEMA floodplain regulations is a plus.
  • Knowledge of stormwater design including open channel conveyance and closed drainage systems.
  • Experience with permitting requirements with respect to drainage for transportation projects.
  • Knowledge of stormwater treatment using appropriate BMPs suitable for the linear nature of transportation projects.
  • Possess effective communication (written and verbal), teamwork skills, and the flexibility to complete a wide range of tasks including field work.
  • Exhibit the initiative and ability to tackle new projects and other challenges regularly.

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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $136,400 - $204,600. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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Salary : $136,400 - $204,600

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