Structural Engineer — Lead Design & Innovation

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in Madison or Milwaukee, WI. You will lead design efforts across healthcare, civic, tech, and commercial projects, often in high-seismic areas.

You will collaborate with architects and other engineers, coordinate design teams through development and documentation, and conduct site reviews with project managers to ensure timely delivery and quality workmanship. HDR emphasizes mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position offered (PE or P.Eng)
• Previous structural engineer experience
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• Active participation in employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and other engineering discipline leads to develop designs and drive projects forward, leading small teams and mentoring EITs
• Coordinate the structural design team through design development and contract document phases
• Attend reviews with governing agencies for code compliance
• Lead design development and construction document sessions at project sites with the Project Manager
• Coordinate workload through design development and construction document phases to meet schedule
• Assist with interdisciplinary coordination, RFIs, change proposals, and incorporate changes into documents
• Perform site visits and lead construction administration efforts
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures and materials, and perform calculations
• Review structural documents for conflicts and adherence to standards

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RISA

Staad

ETABS

RAM

SAP

Tedds

SAFE

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering

Tools

PE license

Job description

HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services group in Madison or Milwaukee, WI. You will lead design efforts across healthcare, civic, tech, and commercial projects, often in high-seismic areas.

You will collaborate with architects and other engineers, coordinate design teams through development and documentation, and conduct site reviews with project managers to ensure timely delivery and quality workmanship. HDR emphasizes mentorship and professional growth.