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Computational Engineer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Colorado, Denver
May 06, 2026
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? We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, 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 innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence. Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each 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. Responsibilities Deliver projects utilizing advanced workflows and computational design tools Develop and implement design automation and AI workflows to assist engineers in the Building Engineering Services Business Group Utilize engineering knowledge to improve engineering workflows utilizing low-code/no-code or traditional software development practices. Design, architect, and build modern web, mobile and desktop applications and scripts Establish and uphold best practices for architecture, design patterns, Git workflows, and code quality Collaborate with engineers, architects, computational designers, and BIM specialists to align technical solutions with project needs Mentor staff and provide technical guidance across the team. Engage on projects as a skilled practitioner in the automated tools and workflows developed by you and others Contribute to the delivery of significant features and technical initiatives from concept through deployment. Support additional software development tasks as needed Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience A minimum of 4 years' mechanical, structural, electrical, civil or other equivalent engineering experience A minimum of 1 year of professional software development experience Advanced proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper and Revit/Dynamo, including building clean, reusable definitions Scripting in Python or C# for extending visual programming tools or simple automations Experience connecting models to analysis and data workflows Experience with rendering/visualization for communicating computational outputs Autodesk API and/or Bentley API Experience Advanced experience with modern front-end development technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, React, .NET Blazor, HTML, and CSS Experience with modern frameworks such as React or Next.js Strong backend development experience using Node.js or .NET Core Deep familiarity with relational and non-relational databases Strong understanding of RESTful API design and JSON-based data exchange Experience working in agile or iterative delivery environments Interest or background in the Building Engineering Services Business Group Experience with modern UI frameworks or design systems Experience integrating AI or machine-learning capabilities into software applications Experience with numerical optimization techniques and their application to Building Engineering Services #LI-MV3 Required Qualifications Bachelor degree or equivalent experience 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $85,085.00 - $121,550.00 Primary Location : United States-Colorado-Denver Industry : Building Engineering Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular BusinessClass : Digital Job Posting : May 5, 2026