Structural Engineer – Data Center Design & Impact

HDR; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) group. This role may be based in any HDR office across Kentucky and Tennessee, with responsibilities to design data centers and commercial projects, review multi-discipline documents, and support code compliance.

You will lead design development, coordinate with other disciplines, and prepare calculations and specifications to deliver high‑quality, resilient structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position's location is required (e.g., PE).
• Previous structural engineering experience in an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software (RISA, RAM, ETABS, STAAD, SAFE, SAP).
• Experience coordinating design teams and delivering contract documents and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design buildings for Data Centers, including new builds, retrofits, and colocations.
• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications; select procedures, materials and sizes; perform calculations.
• Independently coordinate the structural design team through development and contract document phases.
• Coordinate with agencies for code compliance and participate in reviews.
• Lead design development and site sessions with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule and incorporate changes from addenda/RFI.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PE License

Employee-owned culture

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

RAM

SAP

Tedds

SAFE

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services (BES) group. This role may be based in any HDR office across Kentucky and Tennessee, with responsibilities to design data centers and commercial projects, review multi-discipline documents, and support code compliance.

You will lead design development, coordinate with other disciplines, and prepare calculations and specifications to deliver high‑quality, resilient structures.