HDR · 2 days ago
Mechanical Team Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $168K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and inclusion, aiming to create a positive impact on the world. As a Mechanical Team Lead, you will supervise a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring technical excellence and collaborating with various stakeholders on key projects.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Assist the Mechanical Section Manager (forthcoming) with management and culture of the overall business class by being the direct supervisor of a team of mechanical engineers, EITs and designers with varying degrees of experience
Work as a collaborative team with fellow Team Leads and Tech leads and the Mechanical Section Manager for work staffing and project proposals
Provide team leadership with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting, mentoring, and staff development
Collaborate closely with mechanical market sector leadership to ensure technical excellence in all key markets including commercial, civic, industrial, federal, water, transportation, healthcare, education and laboratories and mission critical facilities
Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects
Implement, monitor, and support company policy
Works collaboratively with other team leads, Section Manager, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
Actively encourage and participate in work-sharing and structural practice development with a nation-wide network of HDR Mechanical Business Class
Assist the Mechanical Section Manager in the recruitment and growth of the business class
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 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
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering with Mechanical emphasis
Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
Benefits
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
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
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