Structural Business Class Leader

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?

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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.

In the role of Structural Business Class Leader , we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of structural business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on structural business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in structural business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in structural business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Oversight and collaboration with structural team leads/staff and work cooperatively with National Directors
• Take responsibility for the operations of the structural section including team growth, staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support
• In conjunction with structural team leads, take administrative responsibility for structural section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other multidiscipline team members
• Participate in project quality checks and reviews with various governing agencies for technical content and code compliance
• As a technical lead, conduct schematic, design development and contract document, design and production work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of agreed-upon schedules and budgets
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing (planning, proposals, and interviews)
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Prior leadership and direct supervision of a team of engineers and designers spread out geographically
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience in structural design of vertical buildings and/or water bearing structures; previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Preference given to local candidates
• Proficiency with the following software packages: RISA, STAAT Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Microsoft Office, REVIT and BlueBeam
• Licensed as Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, with structural focus; licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
  
  
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• 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. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Building Structural Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026