HDR

Structural Engineer - Hydropower

HDR$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required
  • Experience as a structural engineer is essential
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and structural software (e.g., AutoCAD, RISA, Staad)
  • Prior work at an architectural/engineering or consulting firm is necessary
  • Team player with strong commitment to an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Review structural documents for conflicts across disciplines
  • Write and edit structural specifications and select materials
  • Coordinate the structural design team's work during project phases
  • Lead meetings with governing agencies for code compliance
  • Conduct site work sessions with Project Manager and team
  • Manage workload throughout design and construction phases
  • Collaborate on design changes, RFIs, and addendum updates

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in nationally recognized projects
  • Participation in an employee-owned culture
  • Dynamic team environment
  • Potential for field inspection experiences at power generation sites
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Structural Engineer with the technical skills and desire to help support structural engineering design, repair and retrofit utility projects as part of our nationally recognized Hydropower Practice. 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. This position is subject to a preemployment drug test. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required • Experience with Hydropower is a plu • Ability to perform field inspections at operating power generation facilities or dam • Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering • Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion • Experience interacting with clients, local candidates are preferred *LI-SM1 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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