HDR

Engineering

SeniorStructuralEngineer

$130–186k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Structural Engineer at HDR. Skills: Structural engineering, Design drawings, Specifications. Coordinate structural design teams. Provide guidance and mentorship”

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Resolve problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PE/SE license, 2+ years experience, Meet aggressive deadlines

Nice to Have

Master's degree, 2 years Data Center experience, Proficiency in Revit

What You'll Do.

Coordinate structural design teams

Provide guidance and mentorship

Serve as technical expert

Participate in coordination meetings

Review resource requirements

Develop program documents

Review structural documents

Write structural specifications

Select procedures and materials

Complete necessary calculations

Establish meetings with agencies

Participate in reviews with agencies

Conduct design development work sessions

Conduct contract document work sessions

Complete documents on schedule

Coordinate with affected disciplines

Incorporate agreed-upon changes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Inter-disciplinary coordination; Structural design teams; BES Business Group; Structural Leadership

Communication Scope

Client meetings; Industry representation

Process & Methodology

Project planning, Design development, Contract documents

Full Job Description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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'  Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.  HDR is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group located in downtown Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated building, facility, and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. With a team of experienced Mission Critical engineers, our local team also focuses on Healthcare, Science and Technology, Justice, Power Distribution, and Transportation projects. We are also developing our market presence in the Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Hospitality, Municipal, Manufacturing/Industrial, and Federal sectors. Regardless of the market sector we provide engineering excellence for our clients by setting realistic expectations and delivering high quality designs, on time. To help support our rapidly growing Structural needs, HDR is seeking a talented PE/SE who has experience working hard to meet aggressive deadlines. This position is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications, and training development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the local engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Structural Leadership to build strong external and internal client relatio

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