Senior Structural Engineer

HDR is a leading power delivery consultancy that focuses on designing reliable, resilient, and sustainable power infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our nationally ranked Power Delivery team.

• Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for transmission line and substation projects, including folded plate tubular steel, lattice, and standard shapes.
• Perform detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for steel manufacturing.
• Lead foundation design for transmission line and substation structures using industry-standard software, covering drilled piers, spread footings, grillage, driven piles, and other types.
• Support, lead, or review transmission line design tasks, including PLS‑CADD modeling, structure spotting and design, and associated bills of materials.
• Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and bills of materials.
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for deliverables per HDR QMS requirements and processes.
• Perform quality checks or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross‑train and share resources.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on complex concepts related to the discipline.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Some travel may be required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ structural engineering experience related to building design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Proficiency with 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.
• Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to participating actively in an employee‑owned culture.

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience using industry‑standard design software, including PLS‑Tower and Mathcad Prime.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Familiarity with the latest AISC, ASCE, ANSI, and other industry standards.
• Experience using industry-standard design software such as L‑Pile and MFAD.

Primary

Location:

United States
• Florida
• Orlando

Other Locations:
United States
• Florida
• West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tampa

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular