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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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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is looking for a Structural Designer/EI to join our thriving and growing Hydropower Practice. HDR is a hydropower and dam safety industry leader. Our national Hydropower Practice engineering and regulatory team offers core services such as mechanical, electrical, structural, geotechnical and site civil engineering expertise in addition to environmental scientists and regulatory specialists. Hydropower generation is recognized as a critical and renewable component of the US energy portfolio, and our team provides engineering consulting services to all types of hydropower owners located across the U.S. and Canada. If you are looking for a vibrant work environment with career growth opportunities and the chance to work on innovative hydropower, pumped-storage and dam safety projects, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

In the role of Structural Designer/EI, we'll count on you to:

Perform routine engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project Engineer or others regarding the expected results.

Prepare preparation and or checking of design criteria, calculations, drawings, permitting documents, construction specifications and bid packages and review and evaluation of bid packages.
Support inspections and condition assessments of existing facilities.
Conduct field inspections with senior engineers and assist in data collection. May also be asked to performed construction oversight. Field work and overnight travel will be required periodically.
Prepare inspection and analysis reports.

Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects

Perform other duties as needed, including other engineering disciplines such as mechanical or the hydrology and hydraulics group.

Here at HDR, we have a dynamic work environment, especially in our South Portland Structural/Geotech engineering group. One of our main focus areas is power, and we support our clients in a wide range of ways to maintain existing facilities and provide power to our communities. At all staff levels, we are required to adapt to changing client needs and fulfill a variety of roles on a project. A new hire would be expected to function in several areas on a project, under the guidance of senior staff. Tasks may include desk engineering, field work, and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
Previous internship experience.
Engineer intern (EI)/ Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Candidates without their EI will be titled "Structural Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EI for career progression.
Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently.

Ability to handle multiple assignments successfully
Strong time management skills.

Recent graduates will be considered.

Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

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.

Primary Location:United States-Maine-Portland

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Hydropower

Job Posting:Mar 27, 2026

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