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Principal Structural Engineer

Arcadis
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Structural Engineer position at Arcadis?

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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:

The Principal Structural Engineer, with the support of a strong nationally recognized technical staff, will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of structural design & construction engineering to successfully execute projects in multiple market sectors including Retail and Living Spaces.. This position is remote. Arcadis office space is available for individuals who would like to work in an office environment.

Role accountabilities:

  • Organize and conduct structural related engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work which has a well-defined scope.
  • Lead the development of calculations, plans, specifications, proposals, and other contract documents.
  • Work directly with a variety of engineering disciplines and architects, office / project staff, client and sub-contractors, throughout the project life cycle, and have clear and concise, oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports.
  • Exercise judgment on details of work and in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
  • Manage the production of engineering and construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, and cost estimates for projects.
  • Will function as an Engineer of Record, Task Manager or Project Engineer on projects to manage related budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, and leads with the development and management of plans, permit checklists, scopes of work and will facilitate coordination for timely completion and submission of projects.
  • Mentor junior structural engineering staff.
  • Some travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes or to oversee construction activities, depending on project staffing needs.
  • Business development in the Retail and Living sectors with an emphasis on Client relationships.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering experience including supervision of elements of large, complex projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
    • California Structural Engineer License
  • Functional knowledge and experience with AutoCAD/REVIT software.
  • Strong structural analysis and design skills (including structural software such as Staad Pro, Risa, etc.)
  • Excellent working knowledge of all building codes and standards such as IBC, ACI, AISC, etc.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Salary : $100,000 - $185,000

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