Structural Engineer
About the role
We'll count on you to 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. 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, request for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
- 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.
Responsibilities
Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
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.
- Knowledge of building codes such as FBC, IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and TMS.
- Interest in structural engineering related to buildings or water facilities.
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.
- 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
Skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Benefits
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:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Pay
Details on pay are not specified at this time.
Schedule
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. The schedule is Full-time.
Business Class
The business class for this role is Building Structural.
Job Posting
The job posting was last updated on Jul 8, 2026.
Company Information
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.