Texas Mechanical Business Class Lead

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well‑known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high‑performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength.

HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

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.

HDR is currently seeking a Mechanical Business Class Lead to lead a team of engineers and designers with experience in complex architectural engineering projects across several market sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Science, Justice, and Technology. The position is in our Building Engineering Services Design Center in San Antonio, TX. The Building Engineering Services Design Center is a full service, multi‑disciplinary team including mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineers that is co‑located with our Architecture Practice to support a collaborative and fully integrated design process.

The primary duties of the Mechanical Business Class Lead are to provide the overall leadership to the team, identify growth opportunities through mentoring and training, coordinate the design work of Mechanical Engineers and Designers working within a multi‑disciplined, full service, A/E team throughout the entire project development, and create a collaborative and motivating team culture to promote design excellence across the practice.

The responsibilities will also include being involved with supporting marketing and project pursuits, workplan development, quality control, recruiting, and team development. The individual must be highly motivated and will be the Mechanical Lead on multiple multi‑disciplinary projects and may be called to manage projects that have a predominantly engineering focus.

• A proficient HVAC and plumbing system design engineer with experience designing to ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED requirements.
• An experienced engineer on multi‑disciplined projects and a proficient writer with experience writing specifications, design narratives and supporting proposals.

• Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Coordinate the work of Mechanical Engineers with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for…