Technical Specialist

HDR; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Technical Specialist in Illinois to execute engineering tasks under licensed supervision, produce CAD drawings, and prepare calculations and specifications for power-system projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering, familiarity with industry standards, and strong communication skills. The role supports multi-disciplinary environments and requires collaboration with Project Engineers and BIM specialists.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported.
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported.
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Design tasks involving judgment in evaluating, selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures.
• Produce design drawings and construction documents using CAD and other software.
• Prepare design or quantity calculations and specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines as necessary.
• Conduct analyses to develop power-related design options or recommendations and assist in project deliverables.
• Complete projects with clear objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, or BIM Specialists as needed.

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Technical Specialist

We'll count on you to:

• Perform engineering assignments under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer
• Design tasks involving judgment in evaluating, selecting and applying engineering techniques and procedures
• Production of design drawings and construction documents through the use of computer aided design and other software
• Preparation of design or quantity calculations
• Preparation of specifications and contract documents
• Coordination with other disciplines as necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising engineer
• Conduct analyses to develop power-related design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of project deliverables (examples include engineering drawing packages, cost estimates, and project specifications)
• Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior engineers / professionals on larger projects
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Engineers In-Training (EITs), Designers, or BIM Specialists as needed
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related field of study or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in the discipline to be supported
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications specific to the discipline to be supported
• Knowledge of industry standards specific to the discipline being supported
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Good verbal and written communication 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois: $76,461 - $109,230 Primary Location:United States-Illinois-Chicago Other Locations:United States-Illinois-Rosemont Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Aug 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affluent Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.