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Structural Engineering Section Manager

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesMobile, Alabama, United StatesBirmingham, Alabama, United StatesMontgomery, Alabama, United StatesPosted Sep 18, 2026

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%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt 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?

%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWatch Our Story:%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.

com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EEach 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.

%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External. ClassD980FB869547442E884CA2554414A540%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EHDR is looking for a Structural Engineering Section Manager to join our team.

This position may be based in Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile, or Montgomery. In this role, we%27ll count on you to:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EBuild team technical expertise and design production capacity through recruitment, staff development, and training.

%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ELead and mentor staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EParticipate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design.

%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPrepare structural proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ESome regional/national travel will be expected.

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25in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMS or MSCE degree in Structural Engineering%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPE license required, SE preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EMinimum of 10 years of experience in structural design%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EExcellent communication, leadership, and planning skills, and the ability to thrive in a team environment%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to manage, lead and mentor other team members%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EStrong knowledge of modeling software such as STAAD, Enercalc, TEDDS, etc.

%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EPrevious experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ELocal candidates are preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22Mso.

Normal%22 style=%22background-color:white;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E*LI-SM1%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A minimum of 10 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills 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.

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