Structural Engineer

HDR; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer in Newark, NJ, to lead design development and ensure compliance during project phases. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a recognized PE license. You’ll review structural documents, coordinate the design team’s workload, and ensure timely production of project documents.

Join HDR to make an impact through your expertise in building engineering while benefiting from a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

SAP

Tedds

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

NY or NJ PE

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials, and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
• 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 the project site 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 other duties as needed
• Lead a structural team to complete the design of the project from schematic through bid phase services

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• NY or NJ PE
• 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

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.

Benefits and Compensation

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.)

Location details: Woodcliff Lake, NJ; Newark, NJ; Pennington, NJ. Primary Location: United States - New Jersey - Woodcliff Lake; Other Locations: United States - New Jersey - Newark, United States - New Jersey - Pennington.

Industry: Building Engineering; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Business Class: Building Structural; Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026

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.