Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dallas seeks a motivated individual with a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a professional engineering license. You will engage in designing complex engineering systems for diverse building types while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will bring effective communication and mentorship skills to support younger staff, contributing to impactful projects within the community. Full-time position with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Requires a professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building gravity and lateral analysis.
• Model building elements using Revit.
• Design engineering systems for large buildings.

Skills

Building gravity and lateral analysis

Use of Revit

Design engineering systems

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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?

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.

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 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Feb 3, 2026

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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