Maritime and Waterfront Infrastructure EIT/Designer

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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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.

HDR is seeking a qualified individual to join a group of experts in the Ports and Maritime group as a Maritime and Waterfront Infrastructure EIT/Designer in our Miami office. This individual will participate with teams to design small to large projects (construction values typically from $500K to $100M) and the primary focus will be on geotechnical, structural, and general civil design elements of projects. Primary responsibility will involve performing design tasks on projects ranging from limited complexity and scope to those including complex features. Efforts will be guided by senior and mid-level engineers and management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performing design tasks to clearly illustrate constructible/practical plans, details, and technical specifications
• Construction field observations to verify general conformance with contract documents
• Production of documents (studies/reports, designs, details, sketches, opinions of costs)
• Typical projects include the design of deep water bulkhead walls (anchored, combi-wall, cantilevered, etc.), reinforced concrete wharves and platforms, berthing structures including fender design, analyses of ship mooring structures, line tensioning calculations, elevated pedestrian walkways and access systems, geometrical studies of ship/equipment operational envelopes, etc.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EIT or ability to obtain in 6 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will be called a Maritime and Infrastructure Designer and expected to obtain the EIT for career progression
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of structural design experience is a strong plus
• Previous experience working on maritime and waterfront structures is preferred but not required
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is a plus

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.