HDR · 9 hours ago
Structural Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, and they are seeking a building-focused Structural Engineer for their Building Engineering Services Business Group located in downtown Chicago, IL. The role involves producing design drawings, calculations, and specifications while collaborating with clients and the engineering community to ensure high-quality designs that meet deadlines.
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
PE license
Experience working hard to meet aggressive deadlines
Production of design drawings, calculations and specifications
Engagement with clients and the local engineering community
Collaboration with the BES Business Group Manager and Structural Leadership
Building strong external and internal client relationships
Participation in marketing and project planning
Representation of HDR to the local industry
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis or Structural Engineering
A minimum of 3 years' experience in Structural system design of commercial or institutional buildings
Data Center design experience
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required
Proficiency in Revit is highly valued
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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