Structural Designer - Mission Critical

HED; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Excellent benefits

Job summary

HED in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a Structural Designer I to join their Mission Critical team. This entry-level position focuses on foundational engineering skills within an integrated team environment. Ideal for early-career professionals, the role offers competitive salary and benefits, including a flexible hybrid work schedule.

As a Structural Designer I, you'll assist in developing structural design documents, perform analyses, and collaborate with various teams to produce impactful design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar related field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of structural design documents under supervision.
• Perform basic structural analysis and calculations using engineering software tools.
• Support the coordination of structural design with other disciplines.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of structural design tools

Detail-oriented and self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

Revit

RISA

ETABS

Enercalc

Job description

Our Mission Critical team is looking to add an early-career team member to our group of talented Structural Engineers. The candidate need not have prior Mission Critical experience, but should be enthused about joining HED’s shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid work schedule, are available. This position is open to individuals located near our office in Boston, Massachusetts.

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary

As a Structural Designer I at HED, you will be an emerging design professional focused on learning and applying foundational engineering skills within an integrated team environment. Under direct guidance, you will support the structural engineering team in the design and documentation of building systems across a variety of project types. This position is ideal for early-career professionals looking to grow their technical acumen, develop proficiency in core software tools, and contribute meaningfully to the successful delivery of thoughtful, sustainable, and impactful design solutions aligned with HED’s integrated practice.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the development of structural design documents including framing plans, sections, and details under supervision.
• Perform basic structural analysis and calculations using engineering software tools such as Enercalc, RISA, ETABS and RAM.
• Support the coordination of structural design with other disciplines including architecture, MEP, and civil teams.
• Participate in project meetings and coordination sessions to understand workflow, design objectives, and technical standards.
• Contribute to building information modeling (BIM) production using Revit.
• Review applicable building codes and standards under supervision to ensure compliance.
• Conduct material quantity take-offs and assist with the preparation of construction documents.
• Seek opportunities to learn and apply sustainable and innovative structural design principles.
• Maintain organized project documentation and follow quality control procedures.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support team and project needs.
• Work in different sectors to gain experience as a generalist.
• Engage in Discipline Work Plan process including tracking time required to complete tasks.
• As needed, perform other duties assigned by the Discipline Leader or project lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar related field, from an ABET/EAC accredited institution.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; commensurate with the position.
• Working knowledge or academic exposure to structural design tools: Revit (core), RAM, RISA, ETABS, Enercalc or similar.
• Familiarity with building codes, industry standards, and engineering fundamentals.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• EIT certification or progress toward obtaining it preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Work Environment

• We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
• The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.