Senior Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure to join our dynamic team at HDR. This role plays a crucial part in shaping how communities manage water for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design of water and wastewater treatment plants, water resource facilities projects, hydropower/fisheries fields, water containing structures, storm water storage and CSOs, pump stations, fish passages, fish holding and rearing structures, fish hatcheries, water conveying facilities, canals, pipelines, penstocks, intakes, diversion and barrier dam structures, and other water conveying and containment systems and facilities.
• Assist with marketing, proposals, interviews, project production, and related issues.
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Coordinate staffing and workload of staff through entire project development to complete documents on schedule.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines.
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis.
• Experience with water infrastructure and water bearing, holding, conveying structures.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with finite element structural design software such as STAAD PRO, RISA, RISA 3D, RISA Foundations, RISA Connections, SAP2000, Tedds, Enercalcs etc., as well as seismic and wind requirements of International Building Code and ASCE-7.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360.
• Experience with ACI 350 structures.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Active Industry Engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with structural condition assessment, repair, and rehabilitation.
• Experience with finite element structural design software such as STAAD PRO, RISA, RISA 3D, RISA Foundations, RISA Connections, SAP2000, Tedds, Enercalcs etc., as well as seismic and wind requirements of International Building Code and ASCE-7.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360.
• Experience with ACI 350 structures.
• Experience with structural condition assessment, repair, and rehabilitation.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Active Industry Engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• 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.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Structural

Job Posting

Nov 18, 2025

Company Beliefs

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.