Senior Healthcare Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Healthcare Structural Engineer to lead design efforts for complex medical facilities. You will act as technical expert and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, resilient structures.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years’ experience, and proficiency in ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, and Ensoft. You will plan projects, supervise staff, and potentially serve as Project Manager on large projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience for building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized by the licensing board.
• Experience with ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, and Ensoft.
• Experience with design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design/detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert with authority in structural engineering for projects; handle complex problems.
• Perform dynamic and non-linear analysis and deep foundation design.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, while project management is not the sole focus.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

OSHPD / HCAI experience

AutoCAD

ETABS

SAFE

RAM Structural System

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis

Job description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

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 Senior Healthcare Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
• Possess strong analytical skills including Dynamic analysis, non-linear analysis, and deep foundation design.
• Strong software skills such as ETABS, SAFE, Perform 3D, RAM Structural System, and Ensoft
• Plan and develop projects or design activities
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis
• 10+ years of OSHPD / HCAI experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $196,000 - $195,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location

United States-California-Los Angeles

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Building Structural

Job Posting

Sep 3, 2026