Structural Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to design and analyze complex structures across various sectors such as Health, Education, and Technology. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, with a strong grasp of Revit and building analysis.

This full-time role requires a professional engineering license and previous experience in a consulting environment. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, with expectations for mentoring junior staff and collaborating across disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Previous structural engineering experience is essential.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in architectural/engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering systems for large complex buildings.
• Mentor younger staff on contract document development.
• Coordinate with other disciplines on resolutions.

Skills

Building gravity and lateral analysis

Revit

Structural engineering design

Code interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

RISA

Staad

SAP

ETABS

SAFE

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Have proficient understanding of building gravity and lateral analysis as well as design of steel, concrete, and masonry systems
• Be proficient in the use of Revit to model the building elements that you design
• Design engineering systems for large complex buildings in Health, Civic, Education and/or Science/Technology industries
• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and coordinate with other disciplines on resolutions.
• Mentor younger staff on contract document development, performing calculations, and code interpretations.
• Develop drawings, write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, interpret code provisions, and complete necessary calculations
• Communicate effectively to all disciplines on the team.
• Participate in quality control reviews and collaboratively resolve issues.
• Throughout construction of the building you will need to respond to requests for information, change proposal requests, shop drawings, and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• SE
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

Primary Location: United States - Texas - Dallas

Other Locations: United States - Texas - Tyler, United States - Texas - Fort Worth

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Structural

Job Posting: May 29, 2026