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? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures; it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you will help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. 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. Opportunity HDR is seeking a Structural Engineer with 5 to 15 years of relevant engineering experience to join our diverse and talented team of professionals in the Denver office. We’re looking for an intelligent, collaborative person who leads and contributes to diverse multi‑discipline projects. Project Types Buildings for medical, justice, higher education, commercial, and data center facilities. Government projects such as national parks, federal facilities, and military installations. Municipal public works projects, including water / wastewater treatment, storage and distribution. Resources and energy projects, including power, mining, oil and gas, and solid waste facilities. Transportation service facilities and transit structures. Role HDR provides a supportive, collaborative environment in which structural engineers are an important part of a multi‑discipline project team. We influence decisions affecting cost, constructability, sustainability, material selection, safety, and life cycle. We have a wealth of tools and technical content at our disposal, in addition to a local and international network of structural engineers committed to technical excellence and client service. Our work is gratifying and rewarding and makes a difference in the communities that we serve. You will lead a structural team in integrated, multi‑discipline design teams comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, environmental, and fire/life safety engineers; architects; and professionals and scientists from many other diverse disciplines from the inception of projects through the completion of construction. Key Responsibilities Lead the structural design of buildings and civil structures for a variety of project types and construction materials and methods. Perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control reviews of structural designs at key milestone submittals. Assist in project pursuits and provide detailed scopes and fees for projects. Prepare specifications and production of drawings (in collaboration with BIM designers) for construction documents. Serve projects during construction by site visits, reviewing contractor submittals to ensure they meet design intent, and addressing construction issues. Participate in or lead assessments of existing structures. Actively participate in multi‑discipline team meetings, design charettes, client review workshops, and construction meetings. Qualifications Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative person and good communicator, possess diverse technical knowledge and a strong work ethic, take responsibility of their work, and be a leader to early‑career staff. The following qualifications are desired for this position: Experience in structural engineering including concrete, steel, wood/timber, and masonry design. Experience with International Building Code and referenced standards. Experience in heavy snow loads, seismic design and high wind regions. Experience with structural analysis, finite element, and BIM software. A commitment to technical excellence and client service with a desire to advance your career in the field of structural engineering long‑term. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong personal organization.

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Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Previous structural engineer experience. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar. 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. Benefits 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. Colorado: $86,471.00 - $123,530.00 Other Details Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Building Structural Job Posting: Nov 4, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.