Senior Structural Engineer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects and resolve problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with a significant impact on major company programs as needed.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of structural engineers and technicians.
• Perform structural analysis and detailed design of concrete, steel, aluminum, and masonry structural systems and foundations for buildings and water, wastewater, power, public works, and other infrastructure projects.
• Complete, check, and coordinate structural calculations and contract documents.
• Write and edit structural specifications.
• Coordinate the work of structural design teams through design development and construction phases of a project.
• Review structural documents for completion and conflicts with other engineering disciplines.
• Manage workload and budget for structural projects.
• Perform and report results of structural condition assessments of existing facilities.
• Perform field inspections of construction projects and assist with preparation of addenda, RFI responses, and change orders.
• Evaluate geotechnical report findings for civil and structural foundation design work. Select and design appropriate foundation systems.
• Meet with clients, owners, operators, and governing agencies to determine structural requirements.
• Participate in work-sharing and structural practice development with a nation-wide network of HDR structural engineers.

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Required Qualifications

• PE with Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis.
• 10 years structural engineering experience in building or infrastructure facility design.
• Familiarity with seismic and wind requirements of International Building Code and ASCE-7.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAAD, RISA, ETABS, SAFE, or similar) and structural design software.
• Autodesk Revit BIM experience as user or checker.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.