HDR

Senior Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)

HDR • $100K — $130K *
Folsom, CA 95630In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in building design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
  • Experience with design calculations and layouts
  • Knowledge in structural detailing in various materials
  • Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis principles

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analyses, evaluations, and designs
  • Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Lead design of new or rehabilitated hydraulic structures
  • Perform engineering assignments with critical thinking for unique structural elements
  • Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Work independently as project engineer and mentor junior staff
  • Review designs for compliance with standards and accuracy
  • Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures

Benefits

  • Employee ownership stake in the company
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced colleagues
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
  • Opportunity for career development and leadership roles
  • Access to various Employee Network Groups for support and community engagement
Full Job Description
The primary duties of the role are to:

  • Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
  • Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports.
  • Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations
  • Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance
  • Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
  • Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff if required. This role may include leadership and expansion of HDR's structural engineering services including client and strategic project development with Federal and State government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities
  • Review tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
  • Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures


Keywords: Dams, Levee, Civil, Structural, Design, Engineering, Construction, Hydraulic, Flood Protection, Water Resource

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred
  • Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer-based design tools (such as CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, or equivalent). Use of commercially available programs that can be used for advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
  • Experience in design calculations and layouts
  • Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
  • Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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