Mechanical Engineering Section Manager
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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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.
- Responsible for managing and building a design production team to deliver HVAC and Plumbing work through recruitment, staff development, and training.
- Managing workflow and utilization, mentoring and staff development, forecasting and scheduling, quality control, and fostering a team environment
- Function as a technical lead on projects, coordinating with other disciplines across HDR, and leading the development of construction drawings, specifications, and supporting engineering calculations, a s well as the review of shop drawings during construction
- Be directly involved with external clients as well as internal project managers, market sector leads, business group managers, and other leaders throughout HDR
- Expected to help implement, monitor, and support company policies
- Participate in leadership for technical service functions and support the development of HDR services in technical design.
- Prepare mechanical proposals including scope development and estimating hours/fee.
- Provide technical expertise in HVAC and Plumbing design across a variety of markets including Healthcare, Education and Science, Water/Wastewater, Municipal, Industrial, and Federal Clients.
- Prepare design drawings for construction documents.
- Review work of junior staff.
- Some regional/national travel will be expected.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
- Master's degree with a focus in Mechanical Engineering.
- A minimum of 10 years management experience
- 15 years of experience in mechanical design.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical/HVAC design of buildings and facilities
- Technical knowledge of mechanical systems design.
- PE license
- Excellent planning skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- Ability to manage, lead and mentor other team members.
- Experience directly supervising multiple staff members.
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
- Experience designing water/wastewater facilities and/or experience with lab work, healthcare, and datacenter facilities.
- Experience with Revit
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 10 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 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.
