Structural Coordinator/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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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 looking for a Structural Engineering Coordinator/EIT candidate to join our Building Engineering Services Business Group in Folsom or Walnut Creek, CA.  This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer or Project Manager. The Coordinator/EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects. The structural design projects this individual will support include a variety of market sectors: Technology, Corporate/Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, Power, and Federal.

As a Structural Coordinator/EIT your responsibilities will include:

• Performing detailed structural design, analysis, engineering calculations, and developing construction documents for a variety of structures under the responsibility of a Professional Engineer.

• Writing/Editing structural specifications and reports.

• Verifying code compliance, quality checks, meeting project schedules and budget.

• Working independently on small projects and assisting senior engineers on larger projects.

• Performing small tasks in AutoCAD and/or Revit.

• Reviewing shop drawings, RFIs, to provide engineering services during construction.

• Using finite element analysis software (i.e. RAM, ETABS, and SAP2000), hand calculations, and current codes and standards to perform your work.

• Participating in project site visits in conjunction with the Project Manager, Sr. Structural Engineer, and other disciplines.

• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. 

• Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in Structural Engineering or Structural emphasis, 3.5+ GPA

• Previous structural design experience (internship or full-time work experience) is a plus

• Demonstrated knowledge of how software packages related to structural engineering work

• The willingness to try new things and be forward thinking, innovative.

• Familiarity with CADD software such as AutoCAD, Revit or Microstation.

• Ability to travel

• Understanding of the finite element method and how to perform basic FEA.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and possess analytical and organizational skills to support multiple projects at one time.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate work with other disciplines and CAD/BIM designers either in person or virtually.

• Additional skills such as attention to accuracy, detail orientated, self-directed learning, meeting deadlines, and multi-tasking are required.  

• Work full time in assigned office

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
  
• 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.