Structural Engineer - Power

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer for its Charlotte, North Carolina office. The successful candidate will support structural engineering design, repair, and utility projects. Responsibilities include reviewing documents, coordinating design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a recognized professional engineering license are required. This full-time position is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Strong commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflicts with all disciplines.
• Write and edit structural specifications and materials.
• Coordinate the work of the structural design team.

Skills

Concrete structures knowledge

Field inspection ability

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

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 electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Position

HDR is looking for a Structural Engineer in our Charlotte, North Carolina office with the technical skills and desire to help support structural engineering design, repair and retrofit utility projects as part of our nationally recognized Power Practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required.
• Experience with Hydropower is a plus.
• Ability to perform field inspections at operating power generation facilities or dams.
• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion.
• Experience interacting with clients.
• Local candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• 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.

Job Details

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
• Industry: Power.
• Schedule: Full‑time.
• Employee Status: Regular.

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. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.