Senior Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Indianapolis to lead structural design for a broad range of projects within Building Engineering Services. The role emphasizes coordination with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams to deliver high-quality work on aggressive schedules.

You will mentor engineers, perform design calculations, and ensure code compliance while advancing HDR’s culture of employee ownership and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years structural engineering experience in building design.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the state licensing board.
• Experience with design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.
• Experience with architectural/engineering consulting firms preferred.
• Proficiency in RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software.
• Revit experience highly valued.
• Data Center design experience (2+ years) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design teams through design development and contract documents.
• Provide guidance and mentorship of structural colleagues.
• Serve as a technical expert in structural engineering for projects; resolve complex issues.
• Provide QC reviews of design submissions within the region.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and BIM clash detection.
• Meet with program leadership to relay project status and direction.
• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications and select procedures/materials.

Skills

Data Center design

Communication

Mentorship

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

AutoCAD

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?

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. HDR is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group located in Indianapolis, IN. Our team is an integrated building, facility, and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. With a team of experienced Mission Critical engineers, our local team also focuses on Healthcare, Science and Technology, Justice, Power Distribution, and Transportation projects. We are also developing our market presence in the Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Municipal, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Federal sectors. Regardless of the market sector we provide engineering excellence for our clients by setting realistic expectations and delivering high quality designs, on time.

To help support our rapidly growing Structural needs, HDR is seeking a talented PE/SE who has experience working hard to meet aggressive deadlines. This position is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications, and training development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the local engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Structural Leadership to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

Independently coordinate the work of the structural design teams through the design development and contract document phases of a project

Provide guidance and mentorship of structural colleagues throughout the region

Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity

Provide QC reviews of design submissions for projects within the region

Participate in inter-disciplinary coordination meetings for project development & drawing/BIM clash detection

Work with the leadership team to review and develop resource requirements for program consistency

Work with leadership team to develop and organize program documents, calculations, drawings that can improve workflows and be leveraged where available from project to project for program efficiency and consistency

Meet regularly with program leadership to relay status of projects and teams and strategize on program direction

Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines

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

Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance

Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites 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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis

A minimum of 2 years in Data Center design experience

Proficiency in Revit is highly valued

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.

Primary Location

United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026

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

We are an Affir

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.