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71 Hdr Senior Structural Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Senior Structural Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Be a ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Be a ...

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

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

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 (Water)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer (Water), we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical ...

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

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 ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Review ...

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 ...

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 (Water)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$97K - $132K/yr

As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer (Water), we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Woodcliff Lake, NJ · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While ... Primary Responsibilities In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Review ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Kansas City, MO

$98K - $133K/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

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 ... In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Round Rock, TX · 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: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer

Round Rock, TX · 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: * Serve as a technical expert ...

Senior Structural Engineer - Buildings

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$99K - $135K/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 - Buildings, we'll count on you to: * Serve as a ...

Senior Structural Engineer- Buildings

Bozeman, MT · On-site

$102K - $139K/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 ...

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Do workers at HDR get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Does HDR pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

At HDR, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

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
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at HDR?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

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.
  • 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at HDR worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
97% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do HDR workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.

How easy is it for HDR workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
90% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at HDR?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
95% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

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.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at HDR?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
95% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
91% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
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Is working at HDR good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

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.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at HDR feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at HDR get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at HDR?

Some people feel stressed here.
51% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
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Most people enjoy their job.
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at HDR recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
80% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at HDR?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 90% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
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Do people think HDR’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters understands what’s happening where they work.
61% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how HDR is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
95% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
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Senior Structural Engineer

HDR

Boston, MA • On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


HDR rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 450 rated engineering


Job description

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. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:
  • Be a lead for the BES structural engineering section in the New England region. Primary responsibilities include the design and technical review of building structural systems.
  • Serve as the Structural Engineer of Record (SER) for all building structural projects.
  • Lead structural engineering design for buildings and infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
  • Develop structural systems based on project requirements, codes, constructability, sustainability, and lifecycle cost.
  • Perform and oversee structural analysis and design using industry-standard software while also integrating BIM and digital delivery workflows.
  • Prepare and review structural calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
  • Conduct quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) reviews of engineering deliverables.
  • Perform existing condition assessments by evaluating existing structures, and develop repair, renovation, and rehabilitation solutions.
  • Develop discipline-specific scopes, budgets, schedules, and support the development BES staffing plans via forecasting staffing needs and resource allocation.
  • Support project managers with monitoring structural engineering project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Coordinate with architects, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and specialty consultants.
  • Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, site observations, and change order evaluations.
  • Serve as the primary structural engineering contact for key clients and build and maintain long-term client relationships.
  • Support proposal development, technical approaches, fee estimates and participate in project interviews and client presentations.
  • Participate in networking events and professional organizations.
  • Mentor junior engineers, designers, and EITs and provide technical guidance and coaching.
  • Review engineering work for technical accuracy and completeness and ensure designs meet life safety, resiliency, and performance objectives.
  • Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees and support career development and professional licensing of section staff.
  • Stay current with evolving building codes and industry standards and develop and maintain structural design standards and best practices.
  • Promote sustainable and resilient structural design and evaluate emerging structural materials and technologies.
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or BS degree in Architectural Engineering; Structural emphasis
  • Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis
  • Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
  • 15+ years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience within an A/E consulting environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary building or infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
  • Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., RAM Structural System, ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, STAAD.Pro) and BIM platforms such as Revit.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, TMS 402/602, and NDS.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record (EOR) and leading technical quality reviews.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineering staff and lead technical teams.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with experience interacting directly with clients and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success supporting proposal development, business development, and client relationship management.
  • Experience with structural assessments, rehabilitation, seismic evaluations, and existing building renovations is highly desirable.
  • Active participation in professional organizations (e.g., Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), or local structural engineering associations) and a commitment to continuing professional development.
  • Professional Engineer certification in MA, NH. CT, ME or RI
  • Preference given to candidates local to New England Area

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Qualifications
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