About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

Consistently ranked among the top firms, including #6 in Top Engineering News-Record 500 Design Firm, by leading industry publications, HDR has 200+ locations around the globe with over 10,000 employees and specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. The position opening for a Structural Engineer offers exciting opportunities in the field of Power Generation and Renewables.

As an HDR Structural Engineer your responsibilities may include:

• 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
• Coordinate 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

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with Structural emphasis, from ABET accredited university, and interest in continuing education.
• Minimum of 5 years structural engineering experience, preferably in power and energy projects or heavy industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineering License in home state.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and structural analysis software such as RISA, STAAD, and LPile.
• Familiarity with CADD software such as AutoCAD or Microstation a plus.
• Understanding of the finite element method and how to perform FEA.
• Must be capable of working in a team-oriented environment and possess analytical and organizational skills to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Having both strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate your work with other disciplines and CAD designers either in person or remotely from another HDR office.
• Additional skills such as attention to accuracy, detail orientated, self-directed learning, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking are required.
• The willingness to try new things and be a forward thinking, innovative engineer.
• An attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in Structural Engineering or Structural emphasis
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in multiple states
• Demonstrated knowledge of how software packages related to structural engineering work
• Working understanding of deep foundations and geotechnical applications for foundation design

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.