Project Engineer-Structures

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Base pay range

$82,390.00/yr - $133,750.00/yr

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, and we continually ask: What is our impact on the world?

About HDR: HDR specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We create an unshakable foundation for progress by combining high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure with multidisciplinary teams. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

HDR is looking for a Structures Project Engineer to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Walnut Creek or Folsom, CA. The role involves structural design of facilities across markets including Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal. You will coordinate with a multidiscipline design team through the full project life cycle, develop construction drawings and specifications, and review shop drawings during construction. Experience in structural design and detailing of building-related projects is required. The candidate should be self-motivated, collaborative and possess strong leadership to deliver high-quality, technically sound structural designs.

Responsibilities

• Review structural documents for conflicts with other disciplines
• Write and edit structural specifications, select procedures/materials/sizes, and perform calculations
• Coordinate the structural design team through design development and contract documents
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and construction document work sessions at project sites with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate workload to complete documents on schedule
• Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, change proposals, and change orders; incorporate changes into documents
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Structural emphasis)
• Minimum of 5 years structural engineering experience
• SE license
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in general civil engineering
• Professional engineering license (PE or equivalent) recognized by the licensing board for the position location
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. We build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, trust, and client service.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups foster belonging and support for all employees.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. Benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range is $82,390.00 - $133,750.00 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.

Location and Status

Primary Location: United States-California-Walnut Creek

Other Locations: United States-California-Folsom

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Structural

Job Posting: Sep 10, 2025

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of criminal histories.