About this opportunity
Arcadis lists this Structural Engineer (Water Management) opportunity in metairie, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role Description
Arcadis is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Water Management/Hydraulic Structural Team in Little Rock, AR, Baton Rouge, LA, or Metairie, LA.
As a Structural Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering engineering and consulting services for projects focused on flood risk reduction, waterfront infrastructure resilience, dam safety, lock and navigation structure design, and more.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Conduct structural analysis, design, and engineering during construction services for climate adaptation projects, including seismic risk reduction, flood mitigation, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.
Conduct structural engineering investigations, calculations, and planning work within a well‑defined scope.
Research feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
Develop calculations, plans, specifications, requests for proposals, and other contract documents.
Collaborate with engineering disciplines, office/project staff, clients, and subcontractors throughout the project life cycle, providing clear oral and written communication.
Exercise judgment on details of work and make preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Act as Project Engineer to manage budgets and schedules, lead deliverables, develop and manage plans, permit checklists, scopes of work, and coordinate for timely completion and submission of projects.
Travel may be required for project site visits, client meetings, safety audits, general planning purposes, or to oversee construction activities.
Mentor entry‑level and junior structural engineering staff.
Required Qualifications
6 or more years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience designing flood walls, flood gates, retaining wall structures, and deep foundations, and will have delivered resiliency projects. Previous experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highly preferred. A master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus, as is progressive experience in structural engineering projects related to water management, flood control, and seismic resilience. Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and Revit is also beneficial. Candidates should be able to write project specifications and provide engineering support during construction.
Benefits
Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision; EAP; 401(k); STD; LTD; AD&D; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement benefits. Employees receive nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
Salary
The salary range for this position is $88,000 – $125,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.
Equal Opportunity
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, veteran status, and any other basis prohibited by law.
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Worksite address
metairie, LA, 70011, US
Who can apply
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