Senior Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 179,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Join HDR's employee-owned culture to advance sustainable infrastructure, data centers, and commercial environments, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent licensing recognition required.
• Experience with design calculations and layouts using structural software.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications and perform calculations.
• Coordinate structural design team through design development and CD phases.
• Coordinate reviews with agencies for code compliance.
• Lead design development and site sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Ensure documents are completed on schedule and manage workload.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

SE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Perform other duties as needed
• Lead a structural team to complete the design of project from schematic thru bid phase services

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• NY or NJ PE
• SE Certification
• 15+ years' experience
• Preference given to local candidates
• Experience with water bearing structures is preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time awayParental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

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The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Woodcliff Lake, NJ}: $179,244 - $210,875

Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Feb 11, 2026