At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice.

20 Hdr Structural Designer Jobs Hiring Near You
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice.
Structural Designer / EI
Portland, ME · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice.
Structural Designer / EI
Portland, ME · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice.
Structural EIT/Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT/Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: Conduct analyses to develop design ...
About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction ... Produce structural drawings on BIM from engineering sketches and instruction * Perform other duties ...
About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction ... Produce structural drawings on BIM from engineering sketches and instruction * Perform other duties ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Pennington, NJ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural BIM Designer
Omaha, NE · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural BIM Designer , we'll count on you to: * Work for a specific discipline ...
Structural BIM Designer
Omaha, NE · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural BIM Designer , we'll count on you to: * Work for a specific discipline ...
Structural EIT/Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: • Conduct analyses to develop ...
Structural EIT/Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: • Conduct analyses to develop ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Arlington, VA · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Arlington, VA · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to ...
Structural BIM Designer
Omaha, NE · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural BIM Designer , we'll count on you to: * Work for a specific discipline ...
Structural BIM Designer
Omaha, NE · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural BIM Designer , we'll count on you to: * Work for a specific discipline ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Arlington, VA · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to ...
Structural EIT / Designer
Arlington, VA · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... Candidates hired without their EIT will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
Structural Team Lead
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... and designers with varying degree of experience * Work as a collaborative team with other ...
Structural Team Lead
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... and designers with varying degree of experience * Work as a collaborative team with other ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... In the role of Structural EIT/Designer, we'll count on you to: * Conduct analyses to develop design ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ...
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... HDR is looking for a Substation Civil - Structural Engineer to join our growing and nationally ...
Structural BIM Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ...
Structural BIM Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ...
Structural BIM Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ...
Structural BIM Designer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve ...
Structural Team Lead
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... and designers with varying degree of experience * Work as a collaborative team with other ...
Structural Team Lead
Phoenix, AZ · On-site
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us ... and designers with varying degree of experience * Work as a collaborative team with other ...
HDR Jobs Information
Do workers at HDR get paid breaks?
40% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Does HDR pay people when they’re sick?
35% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
At HDR, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
91% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from HDR affordable enough for their workers?
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at HDR?
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 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?
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?
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?
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?
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do HDR managers change 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?
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?
94% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Is a HDR job good for students?
91% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Is working at HDR good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
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?
93% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at HDR get to take their breaks without interruption?
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at HDR?
51% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at HDR enjoy their jobs?
92% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at HDR recommend working with their team?
79% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at HDR?
85% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at HDR?
In the last year, 89% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people think HDR’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
60% 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 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how HDR is doing?
94% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

HDR rating
9.1
Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
38th of 441 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.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
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. Candidates without their EI will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EI for career progression.
- 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.
- 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
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.
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