Structural Engineer - Vertical

HDR, Inc.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join the Building Engineering Services group. The role supports data center projects, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams across multiple offices in Kentucky and Tennessee.

The position requires a Civil/Structural engineering background with at least five years of experience and a PE license to benefit from design development through contract documents. Join an employee-owned culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license recognized by licensing board preferred.
• Experience in architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design buildings for data centers, including new builds, retrofits, and colocation.
• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Coordinate design team through development and contract document phases.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis

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 building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to become part of our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group. This position may be based in any of our offices across Kentucky and Tennessee.

In the role of Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Design buildings for Data Centers, which will include: new builds, retrofits, and colocations.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• A minimum of 5 years structural engineer experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Structural

Job Posting

Jul 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.