Senior Structural Engineer

HDR; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Structural Engineer in Louisville, KY. The role involves designing and planning for various commercial and industrial projects, focusing on load-bearing structures. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in structural engineering and a commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan production related to commercial and industrial projects.
• Serve as a technical expert in structural engineering.
• Client management and program development within the Structural Section.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

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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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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 Sr. Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small-scale engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to take on new challenges within a team environment.

The position is within HDR’s Building Engineering Services (BES) Group with primary involvement related to vertical and building construction.

HDR’s BES Group manages projects, but its primary focus is to provide design support to HDR’s other business groups. The responsibility for this position focuses on load-bearing columns, shear walls, foundations, and water retaining structures. Representative projects include water and wastewater treatment facilities; general buildings to support our municipal and private clients; electrical power distribution and transmission; and solar facilities.

Involvement includes mild reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry, and collaboration with the design team to ensure the design integrates with the building’s aesthetic and functional requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily support HDR's Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas area; Position can function from any of the following HDR office locations - Louisville, Elizabethtown, Paducah, Lexington in Kentucky; Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga in Tennessee
• Design and plan production related to commercial and industrial projects
• Perform complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Limited travel
• The goal is to build a structural team within the office and serve as the section supervisor; Initial involvement will include staff recruitment and mentoring
• Client management and program development within the Structural Section
• Understand and participate in HDR's work-sharing culture amongst other offices
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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-Kentucky-Louisville

Other Locations:

United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry:

Building Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Building Structural

Job Posting:

Jan 17, 2025


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

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