Structural Engineer

Davita Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Structural Engineer to join their Denver office. The role involves leading multi-discipline project teams and contributing to significant building and civil structures. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, possess diverse technical knowledge, and show a commitment to excellence and client service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of relevant engineering experience required.
• Experience with International Building Code.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for various project types.
• Perform quality assurance of structural designs.
• Participate in multi-discipline team meetings.

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Project management

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

SAP

ETABS

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?

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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.

The Opportunity:

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5 to 15 years of relevant engineering experience to join our diverse and talented team of professionals in the Denver office. We're looking for an intelligent, collaborative person who leads and contributes to diverse multi-discipline projects.

Projects will primarily be buildings and structures in the following areas:

• Buildings for medical, justice, higher education, commercial, and data center facilities.


• Government projects such as national parks, federal facilities, and military installations.


• Municipal public works projects, including water / wastewater treatment, storage and distribution.


• Resources and energy projects, including power, mining, oil and gas, and solid waste facilities.


• Transportation service facilities and transit structures.

The Job:

HDR provides a supportive, collaborative environment in which structural engineers are an important part of a multi-discipline project team. We influence decisions affecting cost, constructability, sustainability, material selection, safety, and life cycle. We have a wealth of tools and technical content at our disposal, in addition to a local and international network of structural engineers committed to technical excellence and client service. Our work is gratifying and rewarding and makes a difference in the communities that we serve.

You will lead a structural team in integrated, multi-discipline design teams comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, and fire/life safety engineers; architects; and professionals and scientists from many other diverse disciplines from the inception of projects through the completion of construction.

We will rely on you to:

• Lead the structural design of buildings and civil structures for a variety of project types and construction materials and methods.


• Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews of structural designs at key milestone submittals.


• Assist in project pursuits and provide detailed scopes and fees for projects.


• Prepare specifications and production of drawings (in collaboration with BIM designers) for construction documents.


• Serve projects during construction by site visits, reviewing contractor submittals to ensure they meet design intent, and addressing construction issues.


• Participate in or lead assessments of existing structures.


• Actively participate in multi-discipline team meetings, design charettes, client review workshops, and construction meetings.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative person and good communicator, posses diverse technical knowledge and a strong work ethic, take responsibility of their work, and be a leader to early career staff. The following qualifications are desired for this position:

• Experience in structural engineering including concrete, steel, wood/timber, and masonry design.


• Experience with International Building Code and referenced standards.


• Experience in heavy snow loads, seismic design and high wind regions.


• Experience with structural analysis, finite element, and BIM software.


• A commitment to technical excellence and client service with a desire to advance your career in the field of structural engineering long-term.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong personal organization

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 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

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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $86,471.00 - $123,530.00

Primary Location:United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry:Building Engineering

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Building Structural

Job Posting:May 30, 2025