Senior Structural Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

About the Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to design and assist on projects designated by your Group Leader. Carry out detailed design and calculations, assist and prepare designs, specifications, reports and drawings to the design programme. Oversee and direct both CAD/Revit Technicians and Junior/Graduate Engineers, as required. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee-owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

About You

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer who thrives in collaborative, fast paced environments, someone who is a mentor, who inspires junior engineers and works closely with other disciplines and contractors to deliver beyond expectations for our clients. Someone who is personable, a self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and assist supervising projects, establish client brief, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plans and agree deliverables, i.e., reports, calculations, specifications, schedules and drawings scope for all projects with your Group Leader or Line Manager.
• Agree level of service and project design duties with your Group Leader or Line Manager, for each project, understanding the relationship with the fee.
• Assist Group Leader with monitoring engineering/CAD/Revit resource requirements for each project within your control.
• Carry out engineering concept design to detailed designs, tender and contract.
• Attend meetings and attend site to review/monitor works and to undertake surveys, as required to progress the projects.
• Liaise with the design team to produce co-ordinated designs.
• Provide positive contribution to design/project meetings, as directed where required. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets where applicable.
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• BEng, MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering or an equivalent subject/qualification
• Minimum 5yrs experience in Structural Engineering designing and managing projects within a design consultancy, engineering firm or main contractor.
• Experience in Structural design for data centres is Highly advantageous.
• Ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and/or business qualifications where applicable.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and structural design analysis software such as Revit and Tekla

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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