Structural Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team. This role plays a crucial part in designing the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials, and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
• Coordinate meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• NY or NJ PE Preference given to local candidates
• Previous structural engineer experience
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered

Skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• NY or NJ PE
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Structural

Job Posting

Jun 17, 2026

Company Beliefs

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 the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

Company Commitment

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.