Structural Engineer - Vertical
About the role
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. HDR is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to become part of our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group.
Responsibilities
- Design buildings for Data Centers, which will include: new builds, retrofits, and colocations.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis.
- A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience.
Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis. A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience.
- 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.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- RISA
- Staad
- SAP
- Tedd
- RAM
- ETABS
- SAFE or similar
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Company Information
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.
Our Culture
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).