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.
• Coverage 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 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, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-time.

Employee Status

Regular.

Business Class

Building Structural.

Job Posting

Jul 9, 2026.

Company Beliefs

• We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation.
• We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, asking ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Company Commitments

• We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.