About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in structural engineering as it relates to projects resolve problems of greater scope and complexity
- Work closely with our Dams Levee and Civil Works team to develop scopes of work, budget estimates and implement project analysis work plans
- Write and edit specifications, select procedures, materials and their respective sizes, and complete necessary calculations for various structure types such as floodwalls, dams, water control structures, hydraulic gates, floodgates, spillways, retaining walls, sheet pile walls, cofferdams, and drainage structures
- Assist with condition assessment for various hydraulic structures
- Plan and develop projects or design activities
- Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians
- Serve as Project Manager on larger projects, though project management is not sole focus of position
- Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations with supporting calculations
- Review structural documents and coordinate design with all disciplines
- Develop design plans, sections and details as part of multi-disciplinary design teams for civil works projects. Conduct design development and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
- Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique design elements that have limited engineering manual or code-based guidance
- Independently coordinate the work of the structural design team through the design development and contract document phases of a project
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance and comment resolution
- Provide structural engineering services during construction including construction observation, inspections, submittal and RFI reviews, and ITC responses
- Knowledge of construction document preparation including drawings, specifications and cost estimates
- Coordinate with the project leads to implement measures to successfully meet all project goals and objectives
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Perform other duties as needed