Structural engineers are specialized civil engineers who are responsible for the design, inspection, analysis and evaluation of supporting and reinforcing structures. They are registered professionals responsible for designing and coordinating the work necessary to produce a safe and code-compliant structure. Structural engineers are an integral part of the design process, and in many cases produce their work ahead of the other disciplines to facilitate accelerated construction techniques.

Structural engineers work on complex project involving:

• Structural building design
• Structural engineering consulting
• Bridge design
• Bridge inspection, analysis, rating and strengthening
• Bridge and structure construction observation
• Dam and levee design
• Steel and reinforced concrete structure design
• Concrete retaining wall, tunnel, equipment foundation and tank design
• Masonry, spread footing and pile foundation design
• Construction engineering

Other tasks performed by structural engineers at HDR:

• Steel-framed structure design
• Concrete-framed structure design
• Timber-framed structure design
• Retaining wall and foundation design
• Tower and platform design
• Tunnel design

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