Senior Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Raleigh or Charlotte. You will lead the structural design of facilities across Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, Federal, Healthcare, Education and Science markets.

You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary design team from planning through construction administration, develop drawings, specs and calculations, and review shop drawings. PE licensed engineers preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience on building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or equivalent) license required.

Responsibilities

Skills

Microsoft Office

Design calculations

Steel & concrete design

Gravity & lateral analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

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?

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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.

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Raleigh or Charlotte. This individual will be responsible for the structural design of facilities in support of a variety of markets including Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, Federal, Healthcare, and Education and Science. Previous experience in all of these markets is not a requirement. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration. They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. Experience in structural design and detailing of building related projects is required. This individual should be self‑motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural engineering designs. The ideal candidate will have experience with the design of environmental engineering structures including reinforced concrete tanks and associated structures using the ACI 350 design code.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• Experience leading teams delivering structural design projects
• Strong knowledge of structural modeling software such as STAAD or other 3D analysis and finite element modeling software
• Experience with environmental engineering projects (water/wastewater) desired
• Experience with condition assessment and concrete repair desired
• Local candidates are preferred
• *LI-SM1

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.