Liquid Fuels Technical Lead

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Liquid Fuels Infrastructure Technical Lead to drive the technical execution of federal and commercial hydrogen, diesel, and related fuel systems projects.

The role requires a PE and the ability to deliver from basic to complex assignments, with mentoring and QC responsibilities throughout HDR’s portfolio. The candidate will coordinate engineers, manage project staff, and collaborate with client managers and leadership to grow HDR’s liquid fuels practice while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, grow, and participate in the execution of HDR’s federal and commercial portfolio of liquid fuels infrastructure services.
• Manage key projects or programs, including technical staff and sub‑consultant teams, to meet delivery needs and exceed client expectations.
• Provide analysis, evaluation, and design of fuel systems for military and commercial clients.
• Participate in liquid fuels infrastructure marketing, communications, and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth, and profitability.
• Work with local and regional operations and national leadership to build capabilities through recruitment and staff training.
• Perform quality‑control reviews in accordance with HDR’s policy.
• Support HDR Project Managers with planning and managing all aspects of liquid fuels infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate the work of engineers and balance resource planning throughout a project’s development.
• Coordinate workload throughout the project’s development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort with teams to keep projects within agreed‑to schedules.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in architectural engineering (mechanical emphasis)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Liquid Fuels Infrastructure Technical Lead who will be responsible for the execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of HDR's federal and commercial liquid fuels infrastructure projects. The candidate must be a professional engineer capable of completing all technical requirements of projects from basic to highly complex. They will support the growth of the HDR Liquid Fuels Infrastructure Team, assign tasks, provide technical mentorship, coordinate and assign quality control reviews, work with client managers and national business leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise, and attend training and seminars to further their knowledge of complex concepts within their discipline.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, grow, and participate in the execution of HDR’s federal and commercial portfolio of liquid fuels infrastructure services.
• Manage key projects or programs, including technical staff and sub‑consultant teams, to meet delivery needs and exceed client expectations.
• Provide analysis, evaluation, and design of fuel systems for military and commercial clients.
• Participate in liquid fuels infrastructure marketing, communications, and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximize client satisfaction, company growth, and profitability.
• Work with local and regional operations and national leadership to build capabilities through recruitment and staff training.
• Perform quality‑control reviews in accordance with HDR’s policy.
• Support HDR Project Managers with planning and managing all aspects of liquid fuels infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate the work of engineers and balance resource planning throughout a project’s development.
• Coordinate workload throughout the project’s development and ensure completion of documents on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjust work effort with teams to keep projects within agreed‑to schedules.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active involvement in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Master’s degree in architectural engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
• Experience in healthcare, science and technology, or civic facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years in mechanical system design of commercial or institutional buildings.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States - Nebraska - Omaha

Other Locations: United States - Texas - San Antonio

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Building Mechanical