HDR · 1 week ago
Senior Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years expHDR is an employee-owned company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact on the world. They are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to conduct structural analyses and designs, prepare contract documents, and lead the design of hydraulic structures while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
Preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports
Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations
Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance
Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff if required. This role may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services including client and strategic project development with Federal and State government agencies, water agencies and utilities, and power utilities
Review tasks undertaken by others in the group such that each design receives a complete check of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
Professional Engineer (PE) 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
Preferred
Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred
Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer-based design tools (such as CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, or equivalent). Use of commercially available programs that can be used for advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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