Structural Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer for their Building Engineering Services in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will review structural documents, coordinate with design teams, and ensure compliance with codes. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, alongside relevant experience and a professional engineering license. This is a full-time position aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration in creating impactful engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is necessary.
• An attitude and commitment to our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures and materials.
• Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.

Skills

Structural engineering

Revit Structural

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering

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.

Position

HDR is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services team in either our Raleigh or Charlotte office. In this role we’ll count on you to:

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.
• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• 3 years structural engineering experience
• Revit Structural experience
• Local candidates are preferred

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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 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.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Mar 12, 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.

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