Structural Engineer - Hydropower

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their Hydropower team in Charlotte. This role involves engaging in structural engineering design and repair for utility projects, requiring a solid foundation in structural analysis and design principles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with project managers and clients to ensure compliance with codes and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through your engineering expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses for structural engineering design and repair.
• Design structural steel and reinforced concrete per codes.
• Coordinate workload through design development 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?

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.

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