Regional Engineering Director - Education/Science/Health

HDR, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Regional Engineering Director for Education/Science/Health to lead Building Engineering Services across the South Central Region.

You will connect BES with Architecture market priorities, strengthen client service, and grow a high-performing engineering team serving Health, Civic, and Education programs. You will recruit, mentor, and align BES staff with project opportunities, coordinate staffing across offices, and ensure high-quality, timely support for Architecture-led

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or related field.
• At least 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience developing and managing strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering or planning services.
• Experience building client relationships and pursuing programs or projects.
• Experience staff development including recruiting and career growth.
• Active involvement with industry associations and market visibility.
• Ability to collaborate with Area Market Sector Directors and other leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional BES lead and primary connection for the Architecture Business Group.
• Develop and execute a regional BES strategy aligned with Architecture priorities and growth.
• Partner with Architecture leaders across Health, Civic, Education, Science & Community to identify needs and resources.
• Build trusted relationships with internal leaders, project teams, and external clients.
• Support client development, account planning, meetings, and follow-up.
• Lead or coordinate BES participation in marketing, pursuits, proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Position integrated architecture and engineering teams with clear client value propositions.
• Identify upcoming project opportunities and align BES leaders and staff accordingly.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Client relationships

Staff development

Industry networks

Cross-functional collaboration

HDR values

Education

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or related field

Job description

Regional Engineering Director - Education/Science/Health - ( 197375 )

Introduction

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.

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.

Role Summary

Lead and grow Building Engineering Services (BES) support for HDR’s Architecture Business Group across the South Central Region. This role will connect regional BES capabilities with Architecture market-sector priorities, strengthen client service, support pursuits, and build a high-performing engineering team serving Health, Civic, and Education, Science & Community programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional BES lead and primary point of connection for the Architecture Business Group.
• Develop and execute a regional strategy for BES support aligned with Architecture Business Group priorities and growth plans.
• Partner with Architecture leaders across Health, Civic, and Education, Science & Community to identify needs, opportunities, and resource requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with internal Architecture leaders, project teams, and external clients.
• Support client development activities, including account planning, client meetings, presentations, and follow-up.
• Lead or coordinate BES participation in marketing efforts, pursuit strategy, proposal development, interviews, and selection presentations.
• Help position integrated architecture and engineering teams with clear, client-focused value propositions.
• Identify upcoming project opportunities and align the right BES technical leaders and staff to support them.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, mentor, and develop a regional team of engineers capable of serving all Architecture market sectors.
• Establish a strong team culture focused on collaboration, technical excellence, responsiveness, accountability, and client service.
• Coordinate staffing and workload across offices and disciplines to provide consistent, scalable support throughout the South Central Region.
• Monitor the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of BES support provided to Architecture-led projects.
• Help resolve service, staffing, delivery, and client relationship issues before they affect project outcomes.
• Track and communicate progress related to pursuits, backlog, staffing, hiring, client engagement, and regional growth.
• Represent BES in regional Architecture Business Group planning, leadership, and operational discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an architecture, engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for architecture, engineering and or planning services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Area Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Director, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. 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-Texas-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026

Equal Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.