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Arcadis

Structural Engineer (Municipal Water/Wastewater)

Location

Houston, TX

Wage

$87,900 – $158,240/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 8, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Arcadis is a leading company focused on sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. They are seeking experienced Structural Engineers to contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, addressing challenges posed by climate change and urbanization.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of structural solutions for water infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and evaluate structural design concepts based on site conditions and project objectives.
  • Perform structural assessments and engineering analyses for feasibility studies and detailed design.
  • Prepare high-quality technical deliverables, including engineering calculations and design drawings.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable solutions.
  • Assist with budget tracking, schedule adherence, and coordination of project milestones.
  • Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project-related travel as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field.
  • 5 years of structural engineering design experience, preferably in water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Hands-on experience in structural design for water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency in STAAD Pro and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Solid understanding of applicable codes and standards such as IBC and ACI guidelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Salary range for this position is $87,900 - 158,240.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $59/hr, this posting sits about 128% above the $26/hr median for welding jobs in Houston, TX — toward the top of a $22–$34/hr middle band drawn from 86 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 93% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 210 different employers. 123 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Arcadis currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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