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HDR · 6 hours ago

Senior Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure

HDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, focusing on creating a positive impact on communities through water management. In the role of Senior Structural Engineer - Water Infrastructure, you will lead the structural design of various water-related projects, manage technical personnel, and oversee the execution of complex engineering tasks to ensure public health and environmental sustainability.

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Hiring Manager
Jennifer Marshall-Lakin, CIR
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Responsibilities

Lead structural design of water and wastewater treatment plants, water resource facilities projects, hydropower/fisheries fields, water containing structures, storm water storage and CSOs, pump stations, fish passages, fish holding and rearing structures, fish hatcheries, water conveying facilities, canals, pipelines, penstocks, intakes, diversion and barrier dam structures, and other water conveying and containment systems and facilities
Assist with marketing, proposals, interviews, project production, and related issues
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
Implement, monitor and support company policy
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
Plan 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
Plan, direct and monitor all structural aspects of large multi-discipline projects or medium-sized projects with high degree of technical complexity, typically involving a large project staff
Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
Coordinate staffing and workload of staff through entire project development to complete documents on schedule
Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with other Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals and other disciplines
Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects; resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Structural engineeringWater infrastructureFinite element softwareProject managementProfessional Engineer licenseAutoCADDesign calculationsSustainable designLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

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 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

Preferred

Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis
Experience with water infrastructure and water bearing, holding, conveying structures
Experience in project management
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
Proficiency with finite element structural design software such as STAAD PRO, RISA, RISA 3D, RISA Foundations, RISA Connections, SAP2000, Tedds, Enercalcs etc., as well as seismic and wind requirements of International Building Code and ASCE-7
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360
Experience with ACI 350 structures
Experience with structural condition assessment, repair, and rehabilitation
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
Active Industry Engagement

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 is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
Colorado Area Water Group Chief Engineer
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