Senior Civil Engineer

Arcadis

Senior Civil Engineer supporting Arcadis’ sustainable industrial infrastructure, transit, and freight rail projects. Preparing civil designs, permitting documents, and construction plans across North America.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeChattanooga • Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $101,376 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design, including proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and BIM technologies, while effectively leading teams and preparing technical documentation for infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and project management in the context of transit and freight rail systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PE License10 Years of Civil/Site Design ExperienceProficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3DProficiency with BIM360 or Autodesk Construction CloudExcellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering DesignHydrologic/Hydraulic ModelingConstruction Drawing PackagesTechnical Document PreparationStormwater ModelingUtility Coordination/DesignErosion ControlGrading and LayoutSoil Composition AnalysisTopographical/Geologic Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Team CommunicationMentoring Engineering StaffEffective Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADCivil 3DBIM360Autodesk Construction CloudProjectWiseMS TeamsMS SharePointMS OutlookMS ExcelMS Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringPE License

Industry Keywords

Design-Bid-BuildDesign-BuildTransit ProjectsFreight Rail ProjectsRegulatory StandardsPermitting ActivitiesConstruction SchedulesTechnical StudiesClient CodesLocal Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide design support on industrial infrastructure projects throughout North America, including transit and freight rail projects
Use Design-Bid-Build or Design-Build approaches to develop design documentation
Mentor and lead engineering staff during production of plans and specifications
Review regulations and standards for technical studies, project design, and permitting activities
Analyze reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, aerial photographs, soil composition, terrain, hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics, and topographical/geologic data
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software, computer simulation models, and equipment to prepare engineering analyses and documents
Prepare reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and technical designs for civil/site and/or railroad projects
Address contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) related to design documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Natural or Acquired U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
PE License
10 years of civil/site design experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team and prepare/develop technical documents
Proficiency with BIM360 or Autodesk Construction Cloud and ProjectWise
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Adobe Acrobat
Proficiency with MS Teams, MS SharePoint, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word
Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling programs/software
Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects
Understanding of alignments, layout, grading, stormwater and detention modeling, utility coordination/design, water and wastewater pipeline modeling, erosion control, and stormwater pollution prevention plans
Ability to complete and assemble construction and permitting drawing packages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO accruing per year