About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

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

We are currently searching for a Structural Engineer to join our growing structural engineering team located at our worldwide headquarters in Omaha Nebraska. This individual will do structural design of a wide variety of Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, and Industrial Treatment structures and facilities. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire lifecycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration.They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction.

This position resides within our Building Engineering Services team where you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse team of Structural Engineers across several market sectors.

This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural engineering designs. They will have the opportunity to plan, organize, and supervise the work of junior professionals and technicians while providing mentorship and leadership in the execution of project work. The ideal candidate will have experience with the design of water structures including reinforced concrete buildings and tanks and other associated structures using the ACI 350 design code. Working collaboratively with process engineers and other engineers with critical decision making from project concept through construction.

Day to day responsiblities include:

• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering: Structural Emphasis
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 5 years structural engineering experience
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
• Registered Professional Structural Engineer
• Preference given to local candidates

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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