Senior Structural Project Engineer - Water Bearing Structures

HDR, Inc.; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Project Engineer, where you'll lead the design of innovative water and wastewater structures. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a diverse team of experts, contributing to high-performance projects that make a real impact on communities. With a focus on employee ownership and growth, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career while mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you are passionate about structural engineering and looking for a challenging yet rewarding position, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering for water and wastewater sectors.
• Registered Professional Engineer with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications while mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Steel Design

Concrete Design

Masonry Design

Revit

STAAD

SAFE

PCA

RAM Structural System

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

STAAD

SAFE

PCA

RAM Structural System

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. We are known for creating high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, but our work extends beyond that. Our multidisciplinary teams include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists, reflecting our belief that diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and an affirmative action workplace.

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We believe our work can add meaning and value to the world, inspire positive change, illuminate new perspectives, and that attention to detail leads to important realizations. Above all, we value collaboration as the key to progress.

Primary Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to join our structural engineering team at our headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves leading the structural design of Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, and Industrial Treatment structures and facilities. The engineer will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team throughout project phases—from planning to construction documents and administration. Responsibilities include developing construction drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, and reviewing shop drawings during construction.

This leadership role is within our Building Engineering Services team, offering collaboration opportunities across various market sectors. The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative, and possess strong leadership skills, with experience in designing water structures using ACI 350 standards. The role involves working closely with process engineers and other disciplines from project conception through construction.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, providing structural engineering leadership, and potentially acting as Engineer of Record, Lead Engineer, or Project Engineer on critical projects. There may also be opportunities to serve as Project Manager or Design Manager on key projects.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience in Water, Wastewater, Industrial, or Water Resources sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (with emphasis on structural engineering) or Structural Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Steel, Concrete, Masonry analysis and design.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Proficiency in structural modeling software such as STAAD, SAFE, PCA, RAM Structural System, or similar.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer.
• Experience with condition assessment and concrete repair.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, work is about more than just who you work for; it’s about what you do and how you do it. Our culture, shaped by employee ownership and shared values, encourages collaboration and growth. We empower you to take charge of your career with multiple opportunities for advancement.

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Additional Details

• Primary Location: United States, Nebraska, Omaha
• Industry: Building Engineering
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Business Class: Building Structural
• Job Posting Date: Nov 25, 2024