Healthcare Engineering Principal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Healthcare Engineering Principal to join our Denver-based team, leading interdisciplinary projects in building engineering. This position requires at least 15 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and proven leadership skills.

As a key leader, you will drive project delivery, establish client relationships, and mentor team members in enhancing our healthcare engineering practice. Competitive compensation includes a range of $157,850.00 - $240,500.00 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience is essential.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning skills are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects involving complex technical challenges.
• Establish client relationships to grow the practice.
• Mentor and develop team members in healthcare engineering.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Business Development

Technical Expertise

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We are seeking an outstanding Healthcare Engineer to join our Denver-based integrated Architecture/Engineering practice as Healthcare Engineering Principal. This is a key leadership position in our interdisciplinary buildings and vertical facilities team.

In the role of Healthcare Engineering Principal, we'll count on you to:

• 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

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• 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
• Requires 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 is 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

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $157,850.00 - $240,500.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Other Locations: United States-Colorado-Englewood

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Jul 1, 2026