Structural Engineer

HDR; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Building Engineering Services team in Omaha, NE. This role involves reviewing structural documents, writing specifications, and coordinating the structural design team through project phases.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a Professional Engineering license. The position offers a full-time schedule and involvement in an affirmative action and equal opportunity environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) recognized by location.
• Previous structural engineer experience.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflicts with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications and complete calculations.
• Coordinate the work of the structural design team.
• Establish meetings for code compliance reviews.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule.
• Assist with addenda and change proposals.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

SAP

Tedds

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

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

Job description

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in Omaha, NE.

In this role, you will:

• Review structural documents for conflicts with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with 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.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule during design development and construction phases.
• Assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information, change proposal requests, and change orders, incorporating agreed changes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis.
• A minimum of 3 years of structural engineering experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board in the location of the position (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous structural engineer experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar software.
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• A commitment to actively participate in an employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Other Locations: United States – Iowa – Des Moines; United States – Nebraska – Lincoln

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Structural

Job Posting Date: May 20, 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.