Structural EIT

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Structural Engineer in Training, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in new and/or rehabilitation design of various hydraulic structures, including dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, retaining walls, cofferdams, floodwalls, water conveyance structures, and foundations.
• Assist in the development of design drawings, design criteria, report preparation, and quality assurance and control reviews of related designs.
• Prepare pre-inspection planning tasks including but not limited to site walks, development of health and safety plans, rigging and rescue plans, confined space entry plans, and coordinating with health and safety.
• Perform inspections and structural assessments of structures.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports summarizing inspections and findings.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Previous experience working with finite element modeling software such as SAP2000 and/or LS-DYNA
• 0-2 years of experience in civil/structural engineering
• Highly motivated and independent with a strong work ethic
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability and experience to lead the work of others, communicate and maintain proper working relationships
• Strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills
• Knowledge of computer-based design tools (such as SAP2000, MATHCAD, LPILE, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full-time work experience) is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full-time work experience) is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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) 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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. The expected compensation range for this position is {Greater Sacramento Area}: $70,000 - 88,000 {Walnut Creek Area}: $85,000 - 116,000 Primary Location: United States-California-Sacramento Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Dams Levees Civil Works Job Posting: May 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.