Structural Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Structural Team Lead to guide the structural group in delivering high‑impact projects such as data centers and water facilities. You will oversee staff, coordinate across sections, and engage with industrial and public clients on marketing and project production.

Ideal candidates hold a civil/structural master’s and 7+ years of experience, with professional licensure often required. HDR emphasizes employee ownership, inclusion, and a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Professional registration or licensure may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy; assist in training and managing technical personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's in Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

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

• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production, and related issues
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis
• Experience with Data Centers and Water Treatment Facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• 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.

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Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Other Locations: United States-Kansas-Wichita

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Jul 20, 2026