Structural EIT

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural EIT to support design options and cost estimates for structural engineering projects, helping shape resilient facilities from data centers to commercial spaces. You’ll work within a collaborative team, applying standard engineering techniques and delivering clear, well-documented analyses.

In this role you’ll perform routine tasks, take on independent work on small projects, and guide clerical and technical staff as needed, contributing to HDR's mission of innovation

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options and assist in estimating costs for structural projects
• Perform routine engineering tasks using standard techniques
• Work independently on small projects or support senior engineers on larger ones
• Provide direction to clerical and technical staff as needed

Job description

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?

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for structural engineering projects
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Work independently on small projects or assist more senior engineers on larger projects
• Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed