Senior Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Austin, TX to lead design efforts and oversee project teams. The role requires a PE license and 10+ years of experience in building design, with strong capabilities in gravity and lateral analysis. You will prepare contract documents and mentor junior staff within HDR's collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Join a firm that values diverse perspectives and innovation, delivering complex structural solutions for practical, real-world challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in building design.
• Experience with design calculations and layouts.
• Knowledge of gravity and lateral analysis.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert in structural engineering for projects.
• Plan and develop projects with significant impact on programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff.
• Mentor and develop younger staff.
• Put together complete Contract Documents (plans and specs) that meet client standards.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PE license

Structural design

Microsoft Office

Gravity analysis

Lateral analysis

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Eng

Master's in Architectural Eng (Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Excel

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 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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with a significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Mentor and help develop younger staff
• Put together a full set of Contract Documents (plans and specifications) that are constructible and meets client(s) standards as applicable
• 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
• 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 - Texas - Austin

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Aug 21, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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