Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer
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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?

At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.

We believe building and infrastructure engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR Israel, you’ll help leading the design of infrastructure systems, critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From systems that move people to high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether pioneering next-generation infrastructure solutions, 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 progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of excellence.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

About You

We are looking for someone who is personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can do’ professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

About the Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer you will have the opportunity to provide leadership to the Structures/Transportation group, while monitoring and delivering projects with effective use of resources relative to fee with maximum profitability, maintaining technical quality, professionalism and completing all design activities. You will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

As an Senior Structural Engineer, we will count on you to:

To lead the design, management and supervision of project delivery, establish client brief, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plan and agree deliverables.
Carry out structural engineering projects from concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved.
Manage design teams to produce co-ordinated designs that are technically compliant to a consistent quality and standard.
Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in house’ design reviews and checks.
Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
Implement Company Health and Safety.
Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets.
Lead the monitoring of resource relative to each project.
Maintain excellent client relationships and contacts to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. Manage client’s expectations and promote a team approach.
Pursue new business opportunities with existing clients and develop new business opportunities, including leading and preparing bids, proposals and responses to tenders.
Motivate yourself and manage staff and subconsultants within the projects to build coherent high performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach and develop staff to optimise their potential.
Be familiar with various Engineering Conditions of Contract.
Continuous adoption of all Civil and Structural engineering codes and regulations, endeavoring to always ensure protection of the Companies reputation and Professional Indemnity.

Preferred Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ industry experience, ideally working within a design consultancy, with expertise in leading and managing structural projects across a range of sectors including transportation, federal and commercial.
Strong knowledge of Israel design standards and regulations thorough understanding of Construction (Design and Management) regulations.
Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, RISA, Staad, Strap, BEAMD, ColW, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar)
Experience in leading the production of client bids and proposals, including financial planning and contractual assessments. Knowledge of public sector frameworks is a plus.
Commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
Confident communicator with leadership ambition
Leadership and people management skills and experience preferred.

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
A minimum of 10 years structural engineering experience as it relates to building design
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar analytical software
Experience in design calculations and layouts
Ability to design and detail in steel, concrete, masonry and wood
Requires understanding of gravity analysis and lateral analysis
Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm
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:
Israel-Tel Aviv
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Building Structural
Job Posting:
Aug 10, 2026