Senior Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in California to lead complex building projects. You will act as a technical expert, directing design activities and overseeing medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 10+ years in structural engineering, and proficiency with ETABS, RAM Systems, SAFE or similar tools. Primary location is Los Angeles, with Irvine as an alternate site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience on building projects.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the local board (PE or equivalent).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analysis software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts.
• Ability to design and detail steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral structural analysis.
• Experience at an engineering consulting firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert with authority in structural engineering for projects.
• Resolve problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Lead design activities and manage medium to large teams.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities.
• Supervise work of staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Structural analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

Perform 3D

RAM Structural System

Ensoft

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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.