Nevada Building Engineering Services Team Leader

HDR; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 145,974 - 180,148; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Engineer or Project Manager in Reno, Nevada, to lead a high-performing design team across various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities include overseeing project operations and developing the technical competencies of the Building Engineering Services team.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of engineering experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers a competitive compensation range of $145,974 - $180,148 and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in engineering roles.
• Professional registration or certification may be required.
• Must possess a commitment to participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design team across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Manage operations of the Building Engineering Services team.
• Coordinate and improve technical competencies of staff.
• Conduct marketing, planning, and proposals activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow a high‑performing design team across multiple disciplines—Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Control Systems, and Fire Protection.
• Support projects in diverse markets including Technology & Data, Water/Wastewater, Power, Healthcare, Education & Science, and more.
• Foster a strong team culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee team workload, scheduling, quality control, and staff development.
• Serve as a Senior Engineer or Project Manager on key initiatives, ensuring successful outcomes from concept to completion.
• Work closely with regional and national leaders across business groups to align strategy and support marketing efforts.
• Support company policies, mentor technical staff, and contribute to planning, proposals, and client engagement.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as the geographic lead in Nevada for the Building Engineering Services (BES) business group, growing and leading a multi‑discipline design team to support building‑related work in multiple market sectors.
• Provide leadership and take responsibility for operations of a production team including staff development, morale, workload planning, quality control, schedule adherence and marketing support.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor and improve technical competencies of the BES Business Group staff to meet client needs and market drivers.
• Assist with daily operations such as project oversight and management reviews.
• May also function as Senior/Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to leadership and management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other teams.
• Be involved in marketing, planning, proposals and interviews when applicable, and work cooperatively with local area management, regional directors, market sector directors, business group managers, and marketing staff in local and national efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement.

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: Las Vegas, NV.
Other Locations: Reno, NV.
Compensation Range: $145,974 - $180,148.

EEO Statement

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.