Senior Structural Engineer: Buildings & Water Leader

HDR; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings and Water) to lead structural design efforts and collaborate with architects and discipline leads. You will coordinate through design development, support code compliance reviews, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality building solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work, team leadership, and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary environment, ensuring design integrity and project success in HDR’s Building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and PE license.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience related to buildings.
• Professional Engineer license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar software.
• Experience in design calculations and layouts; ability to design/ detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood.
• Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis; experience with architecture/engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and other engineering leads to develop designs and drive projects forward, independently or with small teams, mentoring EITs.
• Coordinate the structural design team through design development and contract document phases.
• Attend reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead design development and document sessions at project sites with PM and other disciplines.
• Manage workload through design development and construction document phases to meet schedule.
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFI responses, change proposals, and change orders.
• Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and sizes, and perform calculations.
• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines and standards.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership aptitude

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Experience with structural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings and Water) to lead structural design efforts and collaborate with architects and discipline leads. You will coordinate through design development, support code compliance reviews, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality building solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work, team leadership, and effective communication within a multi-disciplinary environment, ensuring design integrity and project success in HDR’s Building