Principal Structural Engineer

Principal 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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 looking for a Principal Structural Engineer focused on environmental engineering structures to join our Southeast Region Structural Team. This position may be based out of our Charlotte, Raleigh, or Atlanta office. This individual will be responsible for advancing our regional technical structural engineering support of water and wastewater projects and providing technical leadership to our existing structural team. They will lead structural designs of facilities primarily in support of Water and Wastewater work while also providing support to a variety of markets including Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. The Principal Structural Engineer will coordinate and work closely guiding the structural portion of a multidiscipline design team throughout the entire life cycle 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. Experience in structural design and detailing of building projects related to water and wastewater work is required. This individual should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural engineering designs and advance the state of HDR's structural engineering practice. The ideal candidate will have experience leading technical teams delivering designs of environmental engineering structures including reinforced concrete tanks and associated structures using the ACI 350 design code. While the position is not business development focused, interaction with project managers and HDR's clients on a technical level will be required. Engagement and coordination with internal structural experts is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline required
• Experience leading technical teams delivering structural design projects
• Strong knowledge of structural modeling software such as STAAD or other 3D analysis and finite element modeling software
• Technical expertise with environmental engineering structures
• Willingness to be a technical resource and guide junior engineers
• MS or MSCE Degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Willingness to represent HDR on ACI 350 Committee
• Experience with condition assessment and concrete repair desired
• Local candidates are preferred
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 20 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard design software.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of project
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Georgia-Atlanta

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Structural

Job Posting: Aug 12, 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.