About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our national recognized Power Practice. This position may be based out of any of our South Atlantic (NC/SC/GA) Area offices. This individual must have the technical skills and desire to help support structural engineering design, repair and retrofit utility projects. In this role, you'll be expected to:

* Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for structural engineering projects

* Design structural steel and reinforced concrete in accordance with AISC and ACI codes respectively

* Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations

* Participate in design reviews with various clients and governing agencies for code compliance

* Conduct design development 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

* Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related Engineering discipline required
• PE license
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience required
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of ACI and AISC reinforced concrete and structural steel design criteria respectively
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to work both independently and with a project team to completion of tasks
• Candidates must be willing to travel locally to perform field work, which is typically limited to day trips (some overnight stays may be required) and will make up approximately 10% of the Structural Engineer's time
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record is required
• This position will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and drug and alcohol testing during the course of your employment based upon HDR's Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates are preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with prior construction observation/support experience
• Prior experience working on hydropower facilities regulated by the FERC or Corps of Engineers is desirable but not required

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.