Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Design & Mentorship

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Austin, TX to provide expert structural design and develop contracts for major projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience with a PE license.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, and Microsoft Office is essential. You will lead project planning, supervise professionals, and mentor junior staff while delivering constructible, client-focused documents in an employee-owned culture.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

PE license

Design calculations

Structural analysis

Steel design

Concrete design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Austin, TX to provide expert structural design and develop contracts for major projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ experience with a PE license.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, and Microsoft Office is essential. You will lead project planning, supervise professionals, and mentor junior staff while delivering constructible, client-focused documents in an employee-owned culture.