Structural Design Engineer

HDR; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to assist in the analysis and design of hydraulic structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, including experience in structural design and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on projects that enhance community infrastructure.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with construction documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in condition assessments of hydraulic structures.
• Perform civil/structural analysis and design for hydraulic structures.
• Coordinate the work of the structural design team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Engineering Calculations

Design Methods

Code Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

RISA

Staad

SAP

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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

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.

In the role of Structural Design Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in condition assessments of various hydraulic structures
• Perform preliminary and detailed civil / structural analysis, design, evaluations, and design options and recommendations for concrete and steel hydraulic structures such as spillways, spillway gates, floodwalls, canals, and other water retaining structures
• Assist in design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, and foundations
• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Assist in development of design criteria, report preparation, and quality assurance and control reviews of related designs
• Write and edit hydraulic structures 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 both in the office and at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Organize, draft and coordinate production of various reports to ensure technical consistency and inclusion of appropriate documentation
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
• Supervise and coach other engineering and support staff, including mentoring of junior engineers, and provision of quality assurance review or input where required.
• During construction, 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years structural engineer experience
• Experience with developing construction documents (plans, specifications, and supporting design documentation reports)
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and reports
• Knowledge of relevant structural design methods, codes and standards
• Willingness to travel and assist with hydraulic structures inspection
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous structural engineer experience
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $86,471.00 - $140,375.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location:

United States-California-Sacramento

Other Locations:

United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom

Industry:

Water

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting:

Feb 24, 2025


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Design Services

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