Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Senior Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures)
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Structural Engineer (Hydraulic Structures) – (185675)
We invite you to build your water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for success‑oriented Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work in a number of locations on a wide variety of projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world.
If you want to work for a company like HDR and you’re motivated to deliver quality project work on‑time and on‑budget for major clients, we want you on our team.
Primary Duties
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations, and designs; develop design options or recommendations.
Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation, criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports.
Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation 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; may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services and client development federal, state water agencies, utilities, and power utilities.
Review tasks undertaken by others ensuring complete checks of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards.
Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred).
Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer‑based design tools (CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, etc.).
Required 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analysis software.
Experience in design calculations and layouts.
Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firmli>
Commitment to an employee‑owned culture.
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) foster a sense of belonging and a supportive environment where everyone can contribute.
Location and Employment Primary location: Folsom, California, United States.
Other locations: N/A.
Industry: Water.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee status: Regular (full‑time). Business class: Dams, Levees, Civil Works.
Job posting date: Aug 20 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.
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We invite you to build your water career at HDR. Our global team is looking for success‑oriented Hydraulic Structures Engineers to work in a number of locations on a wide variety of projects in the Dams, Levees, and Civil Works world.
If you want to work for a company like HDR and you’re motivated to deliver quality project work on‑time and on‑budget for major clients, we want you on our team.
Primary Duties
Conduct structural analyses, evaluations, and designs; develop design options or recommendations.
Prepare contract documents including drawings, specifications, design documentation, criteria, and cost estimates including critical reports.
Lead design of various new and/or rehabilitation 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; may include leadership and expansion of HDR’s structural engineering services and client development federal, state water agencies, utilities, and power utilities.
Review tasks undertaken by others ensuring complete checks of design assumptions, calculations, criteria, load cases, code review and compliance with design standards.
Perform inspections and structural assessments of existing structures.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred).
Strong background in finite element modeling and knowledge of computer‑based design tools (CAD, SAP2000, LPILE, etc.).
Required 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analysis software.
Experience in design calculations and layouts.
Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
Understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis.
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or consulting firmli>
Commitment to an employee‑owned culture.
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) foster a sense of belonging and a supportive environment where everyone can contribute.
Location and Employment Primary location: Folsom, California, United States.
Other locations: N/A.
Industry: Water.
Schedule: Full‑time.
Employee status: Regular (full‑time). Business class: Dams, Levees, Civil Works.
Job posting date: Aug 20 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.
#J-18808-Ljbffr