Associate Principal Engineer

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:

This role is part of Arcadis’ Global Excellence Centre (GEC) and will join our 3,000+ talented individuals working in India, Romania, and Philippines, in partnership with Arcadis’ offices globally. The GEC brings key capabilities and capacity to support our clients seamlessly around the world.  For those in GEC there are options to be dedicated to one country; developing deep knowledge and strong relationships, as well as opportunities to be part of teams working truly globally as a centre of excellence, offering diversity and variety.  Arcadians are by nature, globally minded and culturally aware, and Arcadis strongly believes in flexibility which enables change over time as your career progresses. The GEC model is well embedded in Arcadis, and the strong relationships that exist between our global offices are truly unique

Qualification & Experience:

• Post-Graduation in Civil/Structure Engineering
• Actively progressing towards professional licensure, such as P.Eng. (Professional Engineer) in PE in the United States
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in the design and delivery of highway and rail bridges, stations, and associated civil and utility structures.
• Extensive experience leading design teams and managing multidiscipline infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Minimum 3 years of working experience on Design & Build Projects in USA

Role Accountabilities:

• Lead and oversee the delivery of complex structural design projects for highways, railways, and associated civil or utility works, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design teams, reviewing and approving work to ensure quality, constructability, and safety.
• Manage all stages of the design process, from concept development and optioneering through detailed engineering to construction support and project close-out.
• Take primary responsibility for project planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and delivery against programmed timelines, budgets, and health & safety objectives.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong professional relationships and ensuring effective communication.
• Oversee the resolution of complex technical and interdisciplinary design issues, driving innovation and value engineering where appropriate.
• Ensure robust quality assurance and control procedures are implemented across all deliverables.
• Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives and actively contribute to the development of team capabilities and best practices. 

Required Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian (CSA/NBC) and US (AASHTO/ACI) design standards, as well as delivery processes in the ANA (Atlantic North America) region.
• Proven track record in the design and delivery of major prestressed and steel composite bridges, including complex and non-standard structures.
• Expertise in conceptualizing, designing, and coordinating multidisciplinary infrastructure projects using advanced digital engineering tools and methodologies.
• Highly skilled in structural analysis and design using software such as MIDAS, ROBOT, STAAD, LEAP Bridge, RAM Connection, and others.
• Comprehensive experience in BIM processes, common data environment management, and integration of digital design and drafting tools (e.g., Revit, MicroStation, ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Strong project management skills, including resource planning, risk management, and financial oversight.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging trends and technologies in structural engineering.

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 equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. 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; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.