Lead Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer – Major Projects

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 156,464 - 223,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a Mechanical Business Class Lead to guide a team of mechanical and plumbing engineers on complex architectural/engineering projects.

You will set strategic direction, recruit talent, and ensure high‑quality work while coordinating with architects and other disciplines in a fully integrated design process. This leadership role requires hands‑on project management, budget and schedule oversight, and collaboration with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration with related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the mechanical/plumbing team and recruit new members.
• Set strategic vision and inspiration for growth and evolution of the team, with technical guidance for members.
• Oversee project production by the team, including monitoring scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement and monitor quality processes to produce high‑quality work products.
• Coordinate mechanical/plumbing production work with other disciplines on an integrated architecture/engineering team.
• Participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Conduct schematic, design development and contract document work sessions with project manager, architect and other disciplines.
• Conduct QC and technical reviews, providing guidance on active projects.
• Perform other duties to advance the team and HDR.

Skills

Strategic vision

Team motivation

Talent recruitment

Client relationships

Business development

Mentor and coaching

Project management

Mechanical lead

Oversee production

Quality processes

Cross-discipline coordination

Code compliance reviews

Design sessions

QC and technical reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering or closely related field

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a Mechanical Business Class Lead to guide a team of mechanical and plumbing engineers on complex architectural/engineering projects.

You will set strategic direction, recruit talent, and ensure high‑quality work while coordinating with architects and other disciplines in a fully integrated design process. This leadership role requires hands‑on project management, budget and schedule oversight, and collaboration with clients and regulators.