Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a global engineering firm seeking a Structural Engineer for its Building Engineering Services group in Madison or Milwaukee, WI. The role offers mid‑career engineers a chance to lead teams, mentor EITs, and tackle diverse projects across healthcare, civic, tech, and commercial sectors.

You will be mentored by senior engineers and grow toward SE licensure where relevant. Join HDR to help design critical infrastructure that supports sustainable, resilient spaces, while advancing your career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineer license recognized by the local licensing board.
• 5–8 years of progressive structural engineering experience on similar-scale projects.
• Strong communication skills with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and discipline leads to develop designs and drive projects forward.
• Coordinate the structural design team through design development and contract documents.
• Establish meetings and reviews with agencies for code compliance.
• Lead design development and site work sessions with project manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Assist with addenda, RFIs, change proposals and changes orders.
• Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
• Write/edit structural specifications and complete necessary calculations.
• Review documents for conflicts with other disciplines and standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Emerging leadership aptitude

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis)

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.

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.

The Building Engineering Services (BES) group of MN/WI is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a terrific opportunity for a mid‑career engineer to tackle a new challenge and help build a team in a new office. You will lead work independently on a wide variety of projects across numerous market sectors including healthcare, civic, tech, commercial, water, and light industrial projects, many of which are in high‑seismic areas. You will be mentored by experienced and talented structural engineers in the Twin Cities and across the country, and have the opportunity to mentor and develop earlier‑career engineers.

In the role of Structural Engineer, we’ll count on you to:

• Collaborate with architects and other engineering discipline leads to develop designs and drive projects forward, working independently and/or leading small project teams and mentoring EIT’s.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
• Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed‑upon changes into the project documents.
• Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines and best practices/industry standards.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• 5‑8 years of progressive structural engineering experience on projects of similar scale and complexity to HDR’s.
• Strong communication skills and emerging leadership aptitude with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Structural Engineer (SE) License or qualification via NCEES exam to obtain SE in Illinois.

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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 bring 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.

Location

United States‑Wisconsin‑Madison

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Aug 26, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.