Senior Structural Engineer; Hydraulic Structures

Senior Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)

The primary duties of the role are to:

• Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
• Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports
• Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, flood walls, water conveyance structures, foundations
• Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance
• Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
• Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff if required. This role may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services including client and strategic project development with Federal and State government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities
• Review tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
• Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred
• Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer-based design tools (such as CAD, SAP
  2000, LPILE, or equivalent). Use of commercially available programs that can be used for advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
• Experience in design calculations and layouts
• Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
• Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

HDR is a company that values collaboration and inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued and respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work. We maintain Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement. Our benefits package promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.

The compensation range varies by location and experience.

Location details: Primary:
United States-California-Folsom;
Other locations:
United States-California-Los Angeles, Walnut Creek, Irvine, Sacramento.

Employment type: Full-time; Industry: Water; Schedule: Full-time; Employee Status: Regular; Business Class: Dams Levees Civil Works

EEO Notice: HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories. For more information, visit