HDR

Structural Engineer (Buildings)

HDR$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Previous structural engineering experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering software like AutoCAD, RISA, and ETABS
  • Experience within architectural/engineering or consulting firms
  • Strong commitment to collaboration in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical authority in structural engineering for complex projects
  • Coordinate the structural design team's work from schematic design to contract documents
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to produce structural deliverables
  • Analyze and design superstructure components for building projects
  • Mentor and train interns and junior engineers, resolving conflicts across disciplines
  • Conduct meetings for code compliance with governing agencies
  • Manage workload to ensure project documents are completed on schedule
  • Perform construction administration tasks, including submittal reviews and RFIs

Benefits

  • Participation in an employee-owned culture
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Involvement in diverse healthcare and education projects
  • Dynamic work with multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Access to advanced engineering software and technologies
Full Job Description
In the role of Structural Engineer (Buildings), we'll count on you to

  • Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
  • Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team from schematic design through the design development and contract document phases of a project.
  • Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team (architecture, MEP engineering, civil engineering, etc.) to lead the production of the structural deliverables for projects.
  • Analyze and design components of the superstructure for building projects.
  • Mentor and train structural interns and EITs within the department and across business groups.Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
  • Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
  • Participate in design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
  • Coordinate workload throughout the design phases to complete the documents on schedule.
  • Perform construction administration (CA) tasks such as submittal review, respond to requests for information (RFI's) and other coordination tasks with contractors in the field during construction.
  • Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
  • Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis.
  • A minimum of 4 years of structural engineering experience required.
  • 7+ years of structural engineering experience preferred.
  • Experience with design of Health Care and Higher Education projects is strongly encouraged.


Keywords: Structural Engineer, Structural Engineering, Structural Design, Structural Analysis, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Administration, Design Development, Contract Documents, MEP Coordination, Code Compliance, Healthcare Projects, Higher Education Projects, Project Coordination, Structural Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Leadership, Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Construction Support.

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Qualifications

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.
  • Previous structural engineer experience
  • Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
  • 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.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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