Structures Project Engineer
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 a Structural Project Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Walnut Creek or Folsom, CA office.
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
- 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
- Experience in structural design and detailing of building related projects is required
- Self-motivated, collaborative and possesses strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural engineering designs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
- SE license
- Previous structural engineering experience
- AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
- A minimum of 5 years structural engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience in general civil 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
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Good verbal and written communication skills
What We Believe
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.
Stated Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
Compensation Range
The expected compensation range for this position is $103,785 - $138,750.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.