Colorado Mechanical Business Class Leader

About HDR

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and in our communities, consistently asking how we can create a positive impact on the world.

Water is more than a resource—it’s a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come by delivering safe drinking water, treating wastewater responsibly, developing sustainable water supplies, and protecting lives and property through flood control.

HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical Business Class Lead to lead a team of building mechanical and plumbing engineers and designers in complex architectural and engineering projects across multiple market sectors, including Healthcare, Education, Science, Water/Wastewater, Federal Government, and Industrial. This key leadership role is located in Denver, CO and works closely with our integrated Architecture/Engineering practice.

• Provide overall leadership to the mechanical/plumbing team: attract, recruit, retain, and develop talent.
• Develop and communicate the team’s strategic vision in collaboration with other engineering and architecture leaders.
• Motivate and inspire the team to achieve ambitious goals and deliver high‑quality designs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Lead business development activities, including marketing, proposals, and client interviews.
• Mentor staff, guide training and professional development, and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Mechanical Lead on selected projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate mechanical/plumbing production work with other disciplines on an integrated architecture/engineering team.
• Participate in design reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions; provide technical guidance on active projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related professional field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in building mechanical engineering.
• Professional or engineering registration with relevant technical experience.
• Track record of leading and managing diverse engineering teams.
• Strong business sense and ability to work cooperatively with business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Commitment to HDR values, quality, continuous improvement, and employee‑owned culture.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Full‑time, Regular employee status, Senior level. EEO: HDR is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of criminal history, arrest, or conviction records.