Structural Engineer - Hydropower

About the role

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our nationally recognized Hydropower Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering and be ready to take on the challenges of designing, repairing, and retrofitting utility projects.

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.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at 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.
• Cover other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required.
• Experience with Hydropower is a plus.
• Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion.
• Experience interacting with clients.
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures.
• Experience with Hydropower.
• Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion.
• Experience interacting with clients.
• Previous structural engineer experience.

Benefits

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside HDR's nationally recognized Hydropower Practice, which is ranked #2 in Hydro Plants by Engineering News-Record in 2026. We are an employee-owned firm where you'll help modernize and sustain vital infrastructure, develop leadership skills, accelerate your career growth, and contribute to meaningful projects that keep the lights on and strengthen communities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Skills

Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software, and excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We have multiple Employee Network Groups to support our diverse workforce and foster a supportive environment.