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.

We are hiring a Senior Structural Designer for our Mobile, AL transportation group. This role will provide technical leadership for bridge modelling and drafting, as well as actively contribute to the delivery of planning and design of bridge structures and other transport infrastructure. This is a critical lead designer role in which you will contribute across project delivery, technical leadership and digital engineering.

Primary responsibilities:

• Lead the development of structure and bridge design, including modelling and drafting, on transport and other projects.
• Lead structural design and drafting teams on major projects.
• Prepare project documentation suitable for approval, construction, and contract administration.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of Technology strategies across HDR's Engineering Practice.
• Provide mentoring, assistance and guidance to other staff.
• Perform non-routine and complex modeling assignments requiring application of advanced modeling techniques
• Work independently with occasional advice from your supervisor
• Direct efforts of less-experienced personnel as needed
  

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural design
• Microsoft Office product experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in drafting and/or design
• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience working within civil infrastructure and digital development & delivery

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory/Lead experience helpful

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.