Engineering Principal

Position Summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Principal for its Colorado building engineering team. This key leadership role is part of the integrated Architecture/Engineering practice located in Denver, Colorado and focuses on delivering high-quality design solutions and driving business growth.

• Play a significant role in business development and grow market share in specific A/E markets using expertise and network.
• Provide senior-level project leadership in your engineering discipline and areas of market expertise.

• Build and maintain executive-level client relationships and serve as Client Manager for key/strategic accounts.
• Develop and execute market sector strategies, identify target clients and high-value expansion opportunities.
• Lead go/no-go evaluations, pursuit strategy, and proposal development for strategic and must-win opportunities.
• Collaborate with HDR Architecture and Engineering teams on project pursuits.
• Participate in discipline-level and project-level scope/fee development for project pursuits.
• Participate in project interviews as an engineering leader.
• Assist in attracting, recruiting and hiring outstanding new team members to grow and strengthen the practice.
• Represent HDR through active participation in the professional community to build HDR’s reputation.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance HDR’s stature and market penetration.

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and maintain the standard of practice for world‑class project execution.
• Serve as Project Manager, Senior Engineer or Engineer‑of‑Record on selected projects.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to multiple projects involving complex technical challenges.
• Conduct QC and technical reviews and provide guidance on active projects.
• Mentor and coach team members on nuances of your professional markets.

• Degree in Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering.
• Substantial engineering experience, project history, and professional network in Colorado and beyond in one or more of these market sectors: higher education, hospitality/hotels, healthcare, aerospace, commercial real estate, mission‑critical facilities, aviation.
• Demonstrable experience and success in architecture/engineering business development in Colorado.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15 years of related experience.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Experience with MS Office and MS Project;
  Access experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Expected compensation range: $ – $. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.)

The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Primary

Location:

Denver, Colorado. Other Locations:
Englewood, Colorado.

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity.