Senior Structural Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story. Each role at HDR makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures—it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with architects and other engineering discipline leads to develop designs, drive projects forward, work independently or lead small project teams, and mentor EITs.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule.
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines on addenda, requests for information, change proposal requests, change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials, and sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
• Review structural documents for conflicts with all disciplines and adherence to best practices/industry standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license (e.g., PE or P.Eng) recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar analytical software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• 12 years of progressive structural engineering experience on projects of similar scale and complexity.
• Strong communication skills and emerging leadership aptitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Knowledge of building codes such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and TMS.
• Interest in structural engineering related to buildings or water facilities.

Benefits

As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help foster a sense of belonging and provide a supportive environment for engagement and contribution. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time.

Locations

United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Tampa.