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71 Hdr Senior Structural Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Senior Structural Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The Substation Senior Structural Engineer has ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The Substation Senior Structural Engineer has ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The Substation Senior Structural Engineer has ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The Substation Senior Structural Engineer has ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $140K/yr

HDR is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group located in downtown Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated building, facility, and ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $140K/yr

HDR is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group located in downtown Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated building, facility, and ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$108K - $147K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$108K - $147K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$108K - $147K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Substation Senior Structural Engineer HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural ...

Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Substation Senior Structural Engineer HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer , we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer , we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Raleigh or Charlotte. This ... individual will be responsible for the structural design of facilities in support of a variety of ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Collaborate with architects and ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$98K - $133K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert with ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$98K - $133K/yr

HDR is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Raleigh or Charlotte. This ... individual will be responsible for the structural design of facilities in support of a variety of ...

Senior Structural Engineer

New York, NY

$110K - $149K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve in a lead technical role ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Orlando, FL

$93K - $127K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Collaborate with architects and ...

Senior Structural Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$110K - $149K/yr

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve in a lead technical role ...

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Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
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Is the health insurance from HDR affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Do people get paid time off at HDR?

Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
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How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
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  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
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Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
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Most people find it easy to change shifts.
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How easy is it to get time off at HDR?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
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Do HDR managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Do jobs at HDR spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days.
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Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
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Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
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Do people at HDR get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
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Some people feel stressed out here.
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Most people recommend working with their team.
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Do people get enough training when they start at HDR?

Most people got enough training when they started.
85% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
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Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 89% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
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Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
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Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

HDR

Ann Arbor, MI

$98K - $133K/yr

Other

Posted 5 hours ago


HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 369 rated engineering


Job description

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?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' 
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. 

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The Substation Senior Structural Engineer has broad technical knowledge and experience with the structural design components of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV, including steel structure and foundation analysis & design. Leveraging that knowledge and experience, they work in close coordination with Project Managers (PM) and project teams in multiple office locations to lead, oversee, review, and/or execute the structural engineering and design components of substation projects. The Substation Sr. SE may also train, mentor, and guide junior engineers across the practice and help develop and implement best practices to advance our capabilities across this discipline.

Specific duties include:

Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute structural engineering tasks for a variety of substation structural members such as rolled steel shapes, lattice steel framing, and folded plate tubular steel shapes. Engineering duties include detailed design, calculations, and detailing for fabrication or development of loading and concept drawings for submittal to a steel fabricator to design and fabricate.

Lead, oversee, review, and/or execute foundation design tasks for substation structures, including drilled piers, spread footings, driven piles, and potentially other types, using industry standard software.

Support physical substation layout designs, plans, elevations/sections, details, and associated bills of materials.

Prepare and /or review specifications for construction & materials.

Assign project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.

Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.

Collaborate with transmission line civil/structural engineers to cross-train and share resources.

Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain standards.

Work independently and direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.

Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.

Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.

May also 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.

Preferred Qualifications 
 
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering.

  • SE license or ability to obtain preferred. SE license in Hawaii and California is a plus.

  • Technical design experience with physical/outdoor design of high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV.

  • Familiarity with the latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, ASCE-113 and other industry standards.

  • Experience using industry standard design software, including PLS-Towerand Mathcad Prime.

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

What We Believe
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 Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
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.


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About HDR

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917