Internship Optimization Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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.

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
• Prior experience with water / wastewater projectsPlan 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

Keywords: Senior Structural Engineer, Structural Engineering, Water/Wastewater Projects, Civil Engineering, Structural Design, Project Management, Construction Administration, Structural Analysis, Design Development, Contract Documents, Multi-Disciplinary Teams, Technical Leadership, Structural Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Water Infrastructure, Wastewater Infrastructure, Project Delivery, Team Leadership, MEP Coordination, Construction Coordination, PE License

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