Senior Structural Engineer

HDR; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in California. You will lead design activities and manage teams in building projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The role involves complex problem-solving and may also serve as a Project Manager. Compensation ranges from $133,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and location. The position may base in Los Angeles or Irvine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience in building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local licensing board.
• Ability to design and detail steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and resolve engineering problems.
• Plan and develop design activities and projects.
• Manage and supervise teams of professionals and technicians.

Skills

Dynamic analysis

Non-linear analysis

Deep foundation design

Designing steel structures

Proficient with analytical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

RAM Structural System

AutoCAD

Job description

In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, HDR seeks a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering for building projects. You will solve complex problems, lead design activities, and manage medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Use software 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Compensation & Location

Pay range: $133,000 - $190,000 (based on skills, experience, education and geographic location). Primary location: United States-California-Los Angeles. Other location: United States-California-Irvine.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.