Senior Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design of water infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include managing structural design for treatment plants and water resource facilities while overseeing project planning and execution. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a Professional Engineer license. This full-time role emphasizes leadership and sustainable design principles, contributing to impactful projects in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license required.
• Ability to design in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for water infrastructure projects.
• Manage marketing, proposals, and project production.
• Train and develop technical personnel.

Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Finite Element Analysis

Sustainable Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

STAAD PRO

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

ETABS

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

We believe water is more than a resource, it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you’re modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

In the role of Senior Structural Engineer – Water Infrastructure, we’ll count on you to:

• Lead structural design of water and wastewater treatment plants, water resource facilities projects, hydropower/fisheries fields, water containing structures, storm water storage and CSOs, pump stations, fish passages, fish holding and rearing structures, fish hatcheries, water conveying facilities, canals, pipelines, penstocks, intakes, diversion and barrier dam structures, and other water conveying and containment systems and facilities
• Assist with marketing, proposals, interviews, project production, and related issues
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
• 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
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
• Plan, direct and monitor all structural aspects of large multi‑discipline projects or medium‑sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically involving a large project staff
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Coordinate staffing and workload of staff through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis
• Experience with water infrastructure and water bearing, holding, conveying structures
• Experience in project management
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Proficiency with finite element structural design software such as STAAD PRO, RISA, RISA 3D, RISA Foundations, RISA Connections, SAP2000, Tedds, Enercalcs etc., as well as seismic and wind requirements of International Building Code and ASCE‑7.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360.
• Experience with ACI 350 structures
• Experience with structural condition assessment, repair, and rehabilitation
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
• Active Industry Engagement

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 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.

Primary Location

United States‑Washington‑Bellevue

Other Locations

United States‑Washington‑Seattle, United States‑Washington‑Everett

Industry

Building Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Building Structural

Job Posting

Nov 18, 2025

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Architecture and Planning

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.