Structural Engineer - Hydropower

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Structural Engineer to join their Hydropower team in Charlotte. This role involves supporting structural design, repair, and retrofit projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. You will be part of a collaborative environment, contributing to impactful projects that make a difference in communities. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and PE license required.
• Experience in architectural/engineering or consulting firms is a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and assist in preparation of cost estimates for projects.
• Design structural steel and reinforced concrete according to codes.
• Coordinate workload through design and construction document phases.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Design Analysis

Cost Estimation

Code Compliance

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AISC Codes

ACI Codes

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

HDR is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Hydropower team in Charlotte. This individual must have the technical skills and desire to help support structural engineering design, repair and retrofit utility projects for our nationally recognized Power Practice. In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for structural engineering projects.
• Design structural steel and reinforced concrete in accordance with AISC and ACI codes respectively.
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations.
• Participate in design reviews with various clients and governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct design development 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

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) 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.

Primary Location

United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Hydropower

Job Posting

Mar 4, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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