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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 seeking a qualified individual to join a group of experts in the Ports and Maritime group as a Senior Maritime/Waterfront Infrastructure Engineer to lead design efforts related to heavy industrial seaport, riverport, and private cargo and passenger terminals and other waterfront infrastructure including, though not limited to, municipal, federal, state, and DOD seawalls, flood walls and gates, marinas, piers, and shipyards This position can be based out of Baltimore, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Raleigh, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, or Mobile.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and participate with teams to design small to large projects (construction values typically from $500K to $100M). Primary focus will be on geotechnical, structural, and general civil design elements of projects.
• Develop design approaches and lead design and production of contract documents for projects ranging from limited complexity and scope to those including complex features. Efforts will be performed in collaboration with project management and senior market and operational leadership and be supported by junior to mid-level engineering staff under your direction.
• Perform design tasks to clearly illustrate constructible/practical plans and develop construction details and technical specifications.
• Production of documents (studies/reports, designs, details, sketches, opinions of costs)
• Assist Project Managers during project execution (internal delegation, accountability, and quality control).
• Perform peer reviews of other design work and review project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on self-led or directed designs.
• Develop best practices and improve design techniques and processes.
• Assist upper-level management as a technical specialist and advisor.
• Mentor junior and intermediate-level staff.

Other Responsibilities

• • Perform field observations to verify general conformance with contract documents.
  • Assist in developing technical approaches, proposals, and fee estimates.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives.
  • Support business development through participating in client engagement and pursuit interviews or presentations.
  • Active participation in technical organizations and/or publication of industry related technical articles.

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • PE license
  • Minimum of 10 years of design experience with heavy industrial and ports and maritime related projects along with construction observation or administration experience and/or evidence of other mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience must include report writing, establishing design criteria, performing structural analysis (steel, concrete, timber), performing design calculations, production of construction drawings, modeling finite elements of staged construction and nonlinear foundations, soil mechanics, soil/structure interaction, and mooring/berthing analyses.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills will be required for interaction between peers, management and other design and production staff.
  • Must be able to clearly demonstrate understanding of, or participation with, basic construction methods and logic of civil, industrial, coastal, and other types of related subject matter.
  • Current knowledge of linear, non-linear, large displacement, high end structural analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis and design software is mandatory. Examples include; SAP 2000 or RISA 3D, GROUP, LPILE, CWALSHT, DeepEx
  • Knowledge and ability to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software is required.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • PE Licensed in one or more of MD, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, MS, AL and ability to gain additional state licensure as deemed beneficial to the program.
  • Familiarity with structural and marine design codes is desired, including but not limited to: AASHTO, ACI 318, AISC, ASCE 7, IBC, NDS for Wood Construction, API, OCIMF, MOTEMS, PIANC, UFC and USACE design manuals.
  • Active participation in a technical organization(s) relative to the industry and/or assistance (coauthoring) in publication of technical articles

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.