Senior Structural Engineer (Water
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineer, Environmental Engineer
Senior Structural Engineer (Water)
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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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.
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 Senior Structural Engineer (Water), we'll count on you to:
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
- Plan and develop projects or design activities
- Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
- Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
- Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team from schematic design through the design development and contract document phases of a project
- Collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team (architecture, MEP engineering, civil engineering, etc.) to lead the production of the structural deliverables for projects
- Mentor and train structural interns and EITs within the department and across business groups
- Coordinate workload throughout the design phases to complete the documents on schedule
- Perform construction administration (CA) tasks such as submittal review, respond to requests for information (RFI's) and other coordination tasks with contractors in the field during construction
- Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
- Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis
- Experience with Structural Engineering or projects serving Water and Wastewater Clients
- A minimum of 10+ years of structural engineering experience preferred
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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 is a must
United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
IndustryBuilding Engineering
ScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusRegular Business Class :
Building Structural
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