About Us

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. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities:

In the role of Senior Structures Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Supervise or conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
• Lead, assist with, or provide oversight for preparation of contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria
• 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, and 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 manager and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff. 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 including checks of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards
• Position location is intended for Northern CA (Folsom/Sacramento), however will consider alternate locations
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Requires a minimum of 10 years experience in structural design and analysis
• Demonstrable experience with leading structural design projects, including analysis, reporting, drawing specification, production, and engineering during construction support
• California PE or SE licensure
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Mathcad, SAP2000, or similar analytical software
• Must possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Structural emphasis preferred
• Field experience related to construction, inspection, or related instrumentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of structural, seismic, risk assessment, risk informed decision making involved in dam safety design, inspection, remediation, and construction
• Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of seismic dynamic analysis procedures including response spectrum and time history analyses

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $114,037 - $185,125 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.