ICT Section Leader

HDR, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an Area ICT / Security Section Leader to drive engineering efforts in Telecommunications and Physical Security.

You will lead technical discussions, guide projects, and ensure designs meet requirements while fostering strong client relationships. With a focus on coordinating staff, delivering services, and advancing best practices, you will influence project success and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in ICT/Security system design.
• Professional registration or certification may be required depending on role.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead area coordination and improve technical competencies of staff and products.
• Deliver project services to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with area operations, marketing and project management.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in strategic planning, budgeting, and plan implementation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Autodesk

Bluebeam

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

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? 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.

Overview

Due to continued growth, HDR has immediate openings for ICT (Information & Communication Technology)/Physical Security Section Leader to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting-edge field of Telecommunications and Physical Security, while leading engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions. You'll drive project success by solving complex technical challenges, ensuring top-quality results, and guiding your team to exceed customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Imagine a day when you're at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Telecommunications and Physical Security. You will lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to the team - making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.

In the role of Area ICT / Security Section Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree
• A minumum of 10 years' experience in ICT/Security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus
• Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities
• "Can-Do" and problem-solving mind-set.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational 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.

Primary Location: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting: Sep 28, 2026