Senior Civil Engineer

Arcadis

. Provide senior technical and project leadership for civil and environmental engineering projects primarily supporting the mining sector, with potential work in oil and gas, rail, and utilities .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $101,376 - $168,960 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in civil engineering project leadership, particularly in the mining sector, with a strong focus on stormwater management, hydrology, and environmental restoration. Proven ability to mentor teams, make independent technical decisions, and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering Project LeadershipProfessional Engineer LicenseHydrologic And Hydraulic Modeling SoftwareClient Relationship ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Stormwater ManagementHydrologyErosion And Sediment ControlGrading And EarthworkPipelinesWastewater SystemsEnvironmental RestorationTechnical Decision MakingProject Planning And DesignConstruction Observation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationOrganization SkillsTime ManagementMentoring And Coaching

Tools & Technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3DHydroCADWinTR-55PondPackHEC-RAS

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseOSHA TrainingMSHA 24-Hour New Miner Training

Industry Keywords

Mining SectorOil And GasRegulatory RequirementsPermittingCivil Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior technical and project leadership for civil and environmental engineering projects primarily supporting the mining sector, with potential work in oil and gas, rail, and utilities
Lead planning, design, permitting, and delivery of projects involving stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, erosion and sediment control, watershed evaluation, grading and earthwork, roads, pipelines, pump stations, impoundments, wastewater systems, environmental restoration, and related civil infrastructure
Establish technical approaches and direct the work of engineers and designers
Review technical deliverables and make key engineering decisions
Lead project teams in delivering technically sound, practical solutions meeting client objectives, regulatory requirements, budgets, and schedules
Address complex or high-risk issues and provide senior-level review and oversight
Lead technical delivery of civil and environmental engineering projects
Direct and delegate design activities and provide guidance to engineers and designers
Review calculations, models, drawings, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and permit documents
Make independent technical decisions and guide teams in evaluating alternatives and developing practical solutions
Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate activities across disciplines and offices with clients, contractors, regulators, and external organizations
Build client relationships and identify opportunities for expanded services and multidisciplinary solutions
Mentor and coach engineers and designers
Maintain knowledge of industry, regulatory, and technical developments
Contribute to Arcadis’ professional reputation and technical capabilities
Support business development and growth of Arcadis’ civil engineering practice in the western United States
Perform field assignments, construction observation, inspections, site assessments, and contractor coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
Professional Engineer license and willingness to obtain reciprocity in western states such as Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, Nevada, or Utah, as project needs require
Ten or more years of relevant civil engineering experience
Demonstrated experience leading medium-sized projects, significant components of large or complex projects, or multidisciplinary engineering teams
Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and apply sound professional judgment to complex engineering challenges
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, organization, and time-management skills
Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred: Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
Preferred: Experience leading civil design for mine sites, including grading, earthwork, stormwater controls, water management infrastructure, haul roads, access roads, pipelines, impoundments, or reclamation-related improvements
Preferred: Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, or HEC-RAS
Preferred: Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards governing civil design and construction
Preferred: Experience managing relationships with senior client personnel and serving as a primary client contact
Preferred: Experience preparing proposals, developing new work, and supporting client account growth
Preferred: OSHA training or willingness to obtain applicable OSHA training based on project requirements
Preferred: MSHA 24-hour New Miner Training or willingness to obtain training based on project requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k)
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Optional wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year
Flexible working environment
Hybrid work structure