Structural Engineer

About the role

The Building Engineering Services (BES) group of MN/WI is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a terrific opportunity for a mid-career engineer to tackle a new challenge and help build a team in a new office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and other engineering discipline leads to develop designs and drive projects forward, working independently and/or leading small project teams and mentoring EIT’s.
• 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 various 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.
• 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 site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and best practices/industry standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• 5-8 years of progressive structural engineering experience on projects of similar scale and complexity to HDR’s.
• Strong communication skills and emerging leadership aptitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular