Structural EIT/Coordinator
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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 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.
Primary Responsibilities
HDR is looking for Civil/Structural Engineering candidates, who have a passion for the power industry, to join our nationally ranked team of professionals in Ann Arbor, MI. This position includes engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Project Engineer or Project Manager. The EIT may work independently on small tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
As a Structural EIT/Coordinator 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.
- Projects will primarily include renewable energy projects (i.e. wind, solar, and battery storage) and some non-renewable power generation, industrial, institutional facilities, and other similar project types.
- Acting as an Owner’s Engineer for new or retrofit projects.
- Writing/Editing structural specifications.
- 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.
- Using stiffness matrix-based analysis software (i.e. RISA, STAAD, and LPile), 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.
- Some travel may be required
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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- 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.
United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Power
Full-time
Regular
Power Generation
Aug 25, 2025
