Structural Engineer - Mission Critical

Structural Engineer - Mission Critical

Our Mission Critical team is looking to add an experienced team member to our group of talented Structural Engineers. The candidate should have broad structural design experience, preferably including data centers; should have a familiarity with design of large, complex, and technical projects; and should be enthused about joining HED's shared commitment to Advancing Your World through Critical Thinking, Integrated Practice, and Design Excellence. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a flexible hybrid work schedule, are available. This position is open to individuals located near our office in Boston, Massachusetts.

About HED

We are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.

Position Summary
As a Structural Engineer II at HED, you bring licensure and 2-4 years of professional experience to deliver integrated, code-compliant, and forward-thinking structural solutions. In this role, you apply engineering expertise to analyze, design, and document building systems, coordinate across disciplines, and participate in all phases of design and construction. With professional judgment and collaboration at the core of your approach, you contribute to HED's mission of creating positive impact through design while continuing to expand your sector knowledge and leadership potential.

Essential Functions:

• Independently develop and document structural systems for projects of moderate scope with oversight from senior engineers.
• Perform detailed structural analysis and design using industry-standard tools such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, and Enercalc.
• Apply engineering judgment to select and justify design approaches that meet project goals, code requirements, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate structural design with architectural, MEP, and civil disciplines to ensure fully integrated building solutions.
• Generate and prepare deliverables, including engineering calculations, plans, details, and technical specifications.
• Participate in internal design reviews, coordination meetings, and client-facing discussions.
• Conduct construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and occasional site visits.
• Research and implement applicable codes, regulations, and standards to ensure structural compliance and safety.
• Support the mentoring of junior staff and interns in design tools, workflow, and quality standards.
• Contribute to BIM model development and documentation using Revit.
• Advance innovation and sustainability by investigating new materials, systems, and methods.
• Maintain organized project documentation and participate in internal quality control reviews.
• Continue to work across multiple sectors as a generalist while developing deeper expertise in the structural needs of select sectors.
• Participate in the DWP process, tracking time required to complete tasks and supporting junior team members.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Discipline Leader or project lead.

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