Structural Team Lead

HDR; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a seasoned professional to contribute to Building Engineering Services in the Kansas City area. You will support design and project delivery for critical infrastructure, including data centers and public facilities, while collaborating across teams to advance sustainability and human experience in the built environment.

With a minimum of seven years of experience and a Master’s degree in civil/structural or architectural engineering, you will lead and mentor staff, participate in

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Employee-owned culture

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City
Other Locations: United States-Kansas-Wichita
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Building Structural
Job Posting: Jul 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.