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Join to apply for the Senior Structural Engineer - Water Bearing Structures role at HDR 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Structural Engineer - Water Bearing Structures role at HDR Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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:' ' 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. Primary Responsibilities We are currently searching for a Senior Structural Project Engineer with expertise in Water Bearing Structures to join our growing regional structural engineering practice. This individual will be responsible for leading structural design of a wide variety of Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, and Industrial Treatment structures and facilities. They will be expected to coordinate and work closely with a multidisciplinary design team throughout the entire lifecycle of projects from planning stages, through the development of construction documents, and construction administration.They will be responsible for the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction. This leadership position resides within our Building Engineering Services team where you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse team of Structural Engineers across several market sectors. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural engineering designs. They will be expected to plan, organize, and supervise the work of junior professionals and technicians while providing mentorship and leadership in the execution of project work. The ideal candidate will have experience with the design of water structures including reinforced concrete buildings and tanks and other associated structures using the ACI 350 design code. Candidate will work collaboratively with process engineers and other engineers with critical decision making from project concept through construction. Additional responsibilities include : Mentor entry level and junior structural engineering staff to drive technical excellence. Provide structural engineering leadership throughout the global practice. Will function as the Engineer of Record, Lead Engineer, or Project Engineer on critical Water, Wastewater, Water Resources or Industrial Water projects. Opportunity to act as Project Manager or Design Manager on key projects. Participate and lead key significant projects throughout the Central Region. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Architectural Engineering, Structural emphasis Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. 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. 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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Denver and Chicago: $125,972 - $179,960 Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Illinois-Chicago Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Structural Job Posting: Jul 15, 2025 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. 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