HDR · 1 day ago
Structural Engineer - Power
United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and making a positive impact in the world. They are seeking a Structural Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support structural engineering design, repair, and retrofit utility projects as part of their Power Practice.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Review structural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations
Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
Take responsibility for coordinating workload through design development and construction document phases to complete the documents on schedule
Coordinate and assist with affected disciplines, with any addendum, requests for information, change proposal requests and change orders, and incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous structural engineer experience
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
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
Familiarity with concrete dams, structural steel gates, and stability of concrete structures is desirable but not required
Experience with Hydropower is a plus
Ability to perform field inspections at operating power generation facilities or dams
Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Ability to independently direct the design of projects from proposal to completion
Experience interacting with clients
Local candidates are preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
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