Structural Engineer - Buildings

HDR; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona, to join our Building Engineering Services Group. You will play a crucial role in the design of infrastructure that supports technological advancements and sustainability in the digital age.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, a minimum of 3 years experience, and a recognized professional engineering license. Responsibilities include reviewing structural documents, coordinating design teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes.

This is a full-time position with a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years structural engineering experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflict with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications.
• Coordinate the work of the structural design team.
• Ensure code compliance with governing agencies.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

SAP

Tedds

RAM

ETABS

SAFE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in 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?

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.

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

• 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 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

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• A minimum of 3 years structural engineer experience

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.

Primary Location: United States – Arizona – Phoenix
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Building Structural
Job Posting: Jul 2, 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.