Structural Engineer
About the Role
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. 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 you're 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. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
Primary Responsibilities
- Have proficient understanding of building gravity and lateral analysis as well as design of steel, concrete, and masonry systems
- Be proficient in the use of Revit to model the building elements that you design
- Design engineering systems for large complex buildings in Health, Civic, Education and/or Science/Technology industries
- Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and coordinate with other disciplines on resolutions
- Mentor younger staff on contract document development, performing calculations, and code interpretations
- Develop drawings, write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, interpret code provisions, and complete necessary calculations
- Communicate effectively to all disciplines on the team
- Participate in quality control reviews and collaboratively resolve issues
- Throughout construction of the building you will need to respond to requests for information, change proposal requests, shop drawings, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
Required 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
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
- SE
- Preference given to local candidates
Schedule
Full-time