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.

HDR is hiring a Structural Section Manager for our Florida Building Engineering Services Team in either Orlando or Tampa, Florida. This individual will be expected to grow a structural team and be the senior leader and mentor of that team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and building a design production team through recruitment, staff development, and training
• Managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment
• Function as a technical lead on projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR, and leading the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, as well as the review of shop drawings during construction
• Will be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR
• Help implement, monitor, and support company policies.
• Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design.
• Prepare structural proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee.
• Some regional/national travel will be expected.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in structural design of buildings and facilities.
• PE license
• Excellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
• Strong knowledge of modeling software such as STAAD, Enercalc, TEDDS, etc.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Experience in the design of facility related structural systems including reinforced concrete, masonry, and structural steel
• Experience with finite element design and 3D building design
• This individual should be self-motivated and possess strong leadership skills with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound structural designs
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Our work spans a broad segment of the market and structure types including environmental engineering structures, industrial buildings and associated structures, healthcare, education and science, and work for the federal government. While deep knowledge in every sector is not required, a willingness to learn and engage is critical.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE license preferred
• Master's degree with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Experience designing water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience with the direct supervision of multiple staff members.

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.