HDR
Senior Hydraulic Structural Engineer at HDR
HDR is an employee-owned company with a focus on collaboration, inclusion, and delivering quality projects for clients in water resources. We are seeking success-oriented Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work on a variety of projects in the dams, levees, and civil works sectors.
Overview We invite you to build your Water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for engineers to contribute to projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world. If you want to work for a company that delivers quality project work on-time and on-budget for major clients, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports
Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations
Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance
Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff as required; may involve leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services with Federal and State agencies, water agencies and utilities
Review tasks undertaken by others to ensure design integrity, calculations, criteria, load cases, and compliance with design standards
Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience related to building design
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
Experience in design calculations and layouts; ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis
Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Strong commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
5 years general Civil Engineering experience
MS preferred
Background in finite element modeling and knowledge of design tools (CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, or equivalent); experience with advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis
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 and connects us with 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. HDR maintains eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement.
Locations Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry Water
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Dams Levees Civil Works
Job Posting Jul 28, 2025
Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and requirements and may be subject to change.
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information see HDR’s equal opportunity policy.
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Overview We invite you to build your Water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for engineers to contribute to projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world. If you want to work for a company that delivers quality project work on-time and on-budget for major clients, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations and designs; develop design options or recommendations
Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation and criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports
Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation of hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, foundations
Perform engineering assignments that may require critical thinking and creativity to address unique structural elements that have limited or no specific code based guidance
Coordinate structural design with multi-disciplinary teams
Work independently as project engineer and provide oversight and mentorship of project and junior staff as required; may involve leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services with Federal and State agencies, water agencies and utilities
Review tasks undertaken by others to ensure design integrity, calculations, criteria, load cases, and compliance with design standards
Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures and structures
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience related to building design
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
Experience in design calculations and layouts; ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
Understanding of gravity and lateral analysis
Experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
Strong commitment to HDR’s employee-owned culture
Preferred Qualifications
5 years general Civil Engineering experience
MS preferred
Background in finite element modeling and knowledge of design tools (CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, or equivalent); experience with advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis
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 and connects us with 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. HDR maintains eight Employee Network Groups to foster belonging and engagement.
Locations Primary Location: United States-Tennessee-Nashville
Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry Water
Schedule Full-time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Dams Levees Civil Works
Job Posting Jul 28, 2025
Note: This description reflects current responsibilities and requirements and may be subject to change.
HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. For more information see HDR’s equal opportunity policy.
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