Senior Structural Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

Consistently ranked among the top firms, including #6 in Top Engineering News-Record 500 Design Firm, by leading industry publications, HDR has 200+ locations around the globe with over 10,000 employees and specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

The position opening for a Senior Structural Engineer offers exciting opportunities in the field of Power Generation and Renewables.

As an HDR Senior Structural Engineer your responsibilities may include :

• Performing detailed structural design, analysis, engineering calculations, and developing construction documents for a variety of reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and steel structures as well as a variety of foundation systems like piles, spread footings, and mat foundations.
• Projects will include new and retrofit power and energy projects (i.e. wind, solar, battery storage, and non-renewable power generation), in addition to industrial, institutional facilities, and a variety of other project types.
• Acting as an Owner's Engineer for new or retrofit projects.
• Writing / Editing structural specifications.
• Verifying code compliance, quality checks, meeting project schedules and budget.
• Working independently on projects and overseeing the work of junior engineers.
• Using stiffness matrix-based analysis software (i.e. RISA, STAAD, and LPile), hand calculations, as well as current codes and standards to perform both static and dynamic analysis.
• Participating in project site visits in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations : United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Industry : Power

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Power Generation

Job Posting : Jun 18, 2024

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