HDR

Structural Engineer - Buildings

HDR$70K — $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
  • At least 3 years of structural engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering software (AutoCAD, RISA, SAP, etc.)
  • Experience in an architectural or engineering consulting firm
  • Strong commitment to participating in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Review structural documents for conflicts across disciplines
  • Write/edit structural specifications and perform necessary calculations
  • Coordinate structural design team efforts during development phases
  • Conduct code compliance meetings with governing agencies
  • Lead design sessions at the project site with project managers
  • Manage workload to ensure timely completion of documents
  • Assist with coordination of change requests and modifications

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture fosters engagement and commitment
  • Diverse Employee Network Groups enhance inclusion and belonging
  • Collaborative work environment supporting innovation and teamwork
  • Opportunities to work on impactful projects in engineering
  • Commitment to sustainability and technological advancement
Full Job Description
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. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. In the role of Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: - 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 Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis - A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience #LI-JM8 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
Industry
Founded
1917

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