About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Mechanical Business Class Director, we'll count on you to:

• Build best in class practice - duties would include:
  • Drive the community of practice
    • Partner with key stakeholders to identify and develop a network of Technical Experts/Subject Matter Experts as needed to support the HDR enterprise.
    • Develop and implement a mentoring and succession strategy for technical expertise.
    • Develop and implement communication strategies to tie the global community of professionals together for knowledge sharing.

• • Development of tools and technical excellence
    • Implement strategy for development and maintenance of project delivery tools, standards, best practices, and workflows.
    • Partner with Digital Delivery on digital content and workflows.
    • Drive quality throughout the program, perform design quality control reviews, and lead quality initiatives, in support of a strong quality-oriented culture.
    • Assist in ensuring project teams are leveraging subject matter experts to optimize project delivery - including providing design oversight and leading teams of experts on the most complex and challenging projects.

• • Thought leadership and Elevating Technical Profile
    • Foster culture of innovation and advance innovation within the practice.
    • Provide critical/strategic pursuit and interview support related to respective discipline as needed, and/or identify other qualified staff within discipline.
    • Recruit and retain the best talent.
    • Be known by our clients and competition as the best in market.
      • Awards, publish, speaking engagements, leadership opportunities with societies and technical organizations.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum10 years of experience in related field
• Registered Professional Engineer (NA) or Chartered Engineer (EMEA/APAC)
• Should be aligned with Associates track for professional growth. Aspirations towards Principal Professional Associate level
• Significant design experience related to large, multi-discipline, complex buildings
• History of exceptional leadership performance and performance on project delivery
• Recognized technical expert within the local, national, global industry
  • Known throughout HDR, by competitors, by clients, by industry talent
  • History of receiving technical industry awards, technical publishing, presenting, and/or leadership opportunities with societies and technical organizations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. Typical starting pay range for this position is $150,000 - $220,000 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.