Structural Coordinator​/EIT

About HDR

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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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. From high‑performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience.

We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is looking for a Structural Engineering Coordinator/EIT candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA. This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, assigned by a Project Engineer or Project Manager. The Coordinator/EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. The structural design projects this individual will support span a variety of market sectors:
Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal.

• Perform detailed structural design, analysis, engineering calculations, and develop construction documents for a variety of structures under the responsibility of a Professional Engineer.
• Write/edit structural specifications and reports.
• Verify code compliance, perform quality checks, and meet project schedules and budgets.
• Work independently on small projects and assist senior engineers on larger projects.
• Perform small tasks in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Review shop drawings and RFIs to provide engineering services during construction.
• Use finite element analysis software (e.g., RAM, ETABS, SAP
  2000), conduct hand calculations, and apply current codes and standards in your work.
• Participate in project site visits in conjunction with the Project Manager, Sr. Structural Engineer, and other disciplines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• For candidates without an EIT at hire, the title Coordinator will be used and the employee will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Master of Science in Structural Engineering or having a structural emphasis, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full‑time work) is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of structural engineering software packages.
• Willingness to try new things, be forward‑thinking, and innovative.
• Familiarity with CADD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Micro Station.
• Ability to travel.
• Understanding of the finite element method and ability to perform basic FEA.Team‑oriented, analytical, organizational skills to support multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate work with other disciplines and CAD/BIM designers, either in person or virtually.
• Attention to accuracy, detail orientation, self‑directed learning, meeting deadlines, and multi‑tasking are required.
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