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

As a Structural Engineer, we will count on you to:

• Actively participate in development of project deliverables. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of other professionals as required to support projects and proposals.
• Support a wide variety of projects that require Owner's Engineering, consulting, and detailed design.
• Design and plan production for structural engineering activities on a wide variety of projects, including foundation design for major equipment, design of support steel for equipment/piping/conduits/access platforms, and other related engineering activities.
• Participate in development of procurement and construction specifications, design reviews and technical assessment of construction progress.
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a structural technical expert in support of consulting and design projects
• Prepare calculations as required to support engineering deliverables and cost estimates.
• Serve as a project manager for select projects, although project management is not the primary focus of this position.
• Be directly involved with local clients in marketing, proposal development, and maintaining client relationships for select projects and clients, although business development is not the primary focus of this position.
• Support proposal development via preparation of structural engineering scope of work and budgets/estimates.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant building codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Work cooperatively with others to marketing and production efforts, including Client and Business Development through technical assistance on proposals and pursuits.
• Perform all other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering
• PE required
• 5 years Structural engineering experience as it relates to design of power generation facilities (preferably renewable), industrial facilities, and equipment installation
• Experience in design calculations and preparing construction drawings for utility, industrial and institutional power and energy plant projects. Requires understanding of dynamic analysis and lateral analysis.
• Strong communication, listening and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Computer knowledge Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, STAAD, LPile, RISA or similar analytical software
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering

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.