Structural Engineer

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'll 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.

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.

Projects will primarily be buildings and structures in the following areas :

• 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.

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.

We will rely on you to :

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 :

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. 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.

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