Structural Designer​/EI

Structural Designer / EI

HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader. Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services such as mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and site civil engineering expertise in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is recognized as a critical and renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to all types of hydropower owners located across the U.S. and Canada.

If you are looking for a vibrant work environment with career growth opportunities and the chance to work on innovative hydropower, pumped-storage and dam safety projects, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

In the role of Structural Designer/EI, we'll count on you to:

• Perform routine engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or others regarding the expected results.
• Prepare preparation and or checking of design criteria, calculations, drawings, permitting documents, construction specifications and bid packages and review and evaluation of bid packages.
• Support inspections and condition assessments of existing facilities.
• Conduct field inspections with senior engineers and assist in data collection.
• May also be asked to performed construction oversight.
• Field work and overnight travel will be required periodically.
• Prepare inspection and analysis reports.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
• Perform other duties as needed, including other engineering disciplines such as mechanical or the hydrology and hydraulics group.

Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide range of ways to maintain existing facilities and provide power to our communities. At all staff levels, we are required to adapt to changing client needs and fulfill a variety of roles on a project.

A new hire would be expected to function in several areas on a project, under the guidance of senior staff. Tasks may include desk engineering, field work, and project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• Previous internship experience.
• Engineer intern (EI)/ Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.
• Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments successfully.
• Strong time management skills.
• Recent graduates will be considered.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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 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-Maine-Portland Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time Employee Status:
Regular Business Class:
Hydropower Engineering Job Posting:
Mar 27, 2026 - At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.