Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Lead mechanical engineering team, drive technical excellence, client engagement, and project delivery.
3 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Construction services
Environmental services
Urban planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering & Restoration
Commissioning & Operations
Economics & Finance
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Healthcare
Role
Description
team leadership
technical excellence
client engagement
project management
design lead
practice development
- Provide leadership for the Nebraska/Iowa mechanical engineering team, emphasizing technical excellence, quality, recruiting, and staff development.
- Collaborate with market sector leaders to ensure technical excellence across commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education, laboratory, and mission‑critical facilities.
- Engage with clients and community stakeholders.
- Participate in marketing, planning, proposal development, and interviews in key markets.
- Promote HDR and its Mechanical Engineering practice within the engineering and architecture community, including conference participation.
- Serve as design lead or engineering project manager on key projects.
- Assist with mechanical work‑group operations, covering staff development, profitability, morale, and quality control.
- Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled, checked, and evaluated through proactive project management.
- Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
- Cooperate with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class initiatives.
- Participate in work‑sharing and mechanical practice development with HDR’s nationwide network of engineers.
- Actively engage in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Requirements
master's
mechanical
bachelor's
10+ yrs
professional registration
team management
We are searching for the Area Mechanical Business Class Lead for our downtown Chicago office.
- Hold a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
- Local candidate preference.
- Bachelor’s degree in a professional, architecture, engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Maintain a professional or engineering registration with related technical experience.
- Experience developing and managing diverse teams.
- Demonstrated attitude and commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1917
Year Founded
The company was established in 1917, marking the beginning of its journey as a leader in engineering and construction.
Over 100 years
Years of Expertise
HDR has accumulated over a century of experience, contributing to its extensive portfolio of innovative projects.
Thousands
Projects Completed
HDR has successfully delivered thousands of projects, showcasing its expertise across various industries.
- provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment.
- combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach.
- designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings.
- iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
- We embrace the diverse perspectives of people with a passion for making a difference.
- Our people are the heart of HDR.
- We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- We care about making an impact on the communities we serve.
- We strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in every project we take on.
Environment + Sustainability
2035
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across all office locations.
- Design and engineering solutions focus on sustainability, utilizing renewable energy, water efficiency, and sustainable materials.
- Approach to sustainable infrastructure includes climate resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.
- Measure environmental impact through energy reduction goals, resource conservation, and sustainable design initiatives.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Women
Representation in Leadership Roles
Women comprise 30% of leadership roles, reflecting progress in gender diversity at the executive level.
- Focuses on recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups to increase workforce diversity.
- Offers diversity-focused mentorship programs to support career development among diverse employees.
- Committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong.