Senior Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer in Los Angeles, California. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in structural engineering for building design, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, and a recognized engineering license. Key responsibilities include solving complex engineering problems, leading design activities, and managing professional teams. Compensation ranges from $133,000 to $190,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the location's licensing board.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering.
• Lead design activities and manage teams of professionals and technicians.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities.

Skills

Dynamic analysis

Non-linear analysis

Deep foundation design

Design and detailing steel structures

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Experience in design calculations and layouts

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

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.