Engineering Principal

HDR; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 157,850 - 240,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Principal for its team in Colorado, responsible for significant leadership in business development and project management. The role requires extensive engineering experience and aims to deliver quality design solutions while driving growth.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive compensation range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience with minimum of 7 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized in Colorado (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience in architecture/engineering business development in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead market development for A/E sectors with expertise and network.
• Provide senior-level project leadership and technical advice.
• Mentor and coach team members in engineering practices.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Leadership

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Degree in Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

Position Summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Principal for its Colorado building engineering team. This key leadership role is part of the integrated Architecture/Engineering practice located in Denver, Colorado and focuses on delivering high-quality design solutions and driving business growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in business development and grow market share in specific A/E markets using expertise and network.
• Provide senior-level project leadership in your engineering discipline and areas of market expertise.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships and serve as Client Manager for key/strategic accounts.
• Develop and execute market sector strategies, identify target clients and high-value expansion opportunities.
• Lead go/no-go evaluations, pursuit strategy, and proposal development for strategic and must-win opportunities.
• Collaborate with HDR Architecture and Engineering teams on project pursuits.
• Participate in discipline-level and project-level scope/fee development for project pursuits.
• Participate in project interviews as an engineering leader.
• Assist in attracting, recruiting and hiring outstanding new team members to grow and strengthen the practice.
• Represent HDR through active participation in the professional community to build HDR’s reputation.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance HDR’s stature and market penetration.

Project Leadership Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and maintain the standard of practice for world‑class project execution.
• Serve as Project Manager, Senior Engineer or Engineer‑of‑Record on selected projects.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to multiple projects involving complex technical challenges.
• Conduct QC and technical reviews and provide guidance on active projects.
• Mentor and coach team members on nuances of your professional markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• Substantial engineering experience, project history, and professional network in Colorado and beyond in one or more of these market sectors: higher education, hospitality/hotels, healthcare, aerospace, commercial real estate, mission‑critical facilities, aviation.
• Demonstrable experience and success in architecture/engineering business development in Colorado.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project; Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected compensation range: $157,850.00 – $240,500.00. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

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

Location

Primary Location: Denver, Colorado. Other Locations: Englewood, Colorado.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity.