Healthcare Engineering Principal

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a Healthcare Engineering Principal to lead our Denver-based integrated Architecture/Engineering practice. This leadership role will focus on energy sustainability and enhancing human experience in healthcare infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering along with significant experience and a commitment to employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and set standards of practice.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on complex projects.
• Drive outstanding project delivery and support team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Engineering Principal - (194046). We are seeking an outstanding Healthcare Engineer to join our Denver-based integrated Architecture/Engineering practice as Healthcare Engineering Principal. This key leadership position will shape the future of energy, sustainability, and human experience in healthcare infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and set the standard of practice for a particular area of expertise within HDR.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to multiple projects involving complex technical challenges.
• Drive outstanding project delivery and support successful team performance, particularly for projects involving complex multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work to establish a quality culture and support innovative solutions to drive design and technical excellence across the organization.
• Mentor and develop other professionals within area of expertise to elevate an area of practice across HDR.
• Attract highly qualified candidates to join HDR to grow and strengthen the practice.
• Establish client relationships and work with teams to identify and win opportunities to grow the practice across HDR.
• Serve as a thought leader for area of expertise to elevate the capabilities of HDR and its professionals.
• Represent HDR through participation in professional community to build HDR's reputation as a world-class provider of professional services.
• Work closely with local office leadership and Central Region leadership to ensure that the health engineering practice is meeting the business objectives for the firm from a local and regional perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a mechanical or electrical discipline lead from either an engineering sub-consulting firm or full-service AE firm.
• Knowledge and experience within the local and regional health market.
• Must have experience leading large health projects.
• Must be capable of leading and growing a health engineering team and making client presentations.
• Must have proven business development experience within the health design industry.
• Must have strong leadership and project management skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership within health design market.
• Must have experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be plus).
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Job Details

Location: Denver, Colorado.

Schedule: Full-time.

Employee Status: Regular.

Posting Date: Jul 1, 2026.

Business Class: Building Mechanical.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.