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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

The Building Engineering Services (BES) group of AZ/NM is looking for a Structural Team Lead(s) to join our Phoenix, AZ office. Come join the fast-growing BES Group at HDR.  This Business Group provides industry-leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural, and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings. These projects include public, municipal, private, and government project types.  They are local as well as national and across the globe. HDR has teams of experienced staff with subject matter expertise in several markets including Healthcare, Tech/Media/Telecom, Higher Education, Science/Technology, Commercial Real Estate, Industrial, Municipal, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Federal facilities. We provide engineering excellence for all our clients. This is a terrific opportunity for a mid-career engineer to tackle a new challenge and contribute to the positive culture of a growing team.

In the role of Structural Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist the Structural Area Business Class Lead with management and culture of the overall business class by being the direct supervisor of a team of structural engineers, EITs, coordinators, and designers with varying degree of experience
• Work as a collaborative team with other discipline Team Leads and the Area Business Class Lead for work staffing and project proposals
• Provide team leadership with a focus on technical excellence, quality, recruiting, mentoring, and staff development
• Function as design lead or engineering project manager for key projects
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy
• Actively encourage and participate in work-sharing and structural practice development with a nation-wide network of HDR Structural Business Class
• Assist the Area Structural Business Class Lead in the recruitment and growth of the business class in AZ/NM
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer
• Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with a Structural focus
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Active engagement in professional and technical societies
• Preference given to local candidates

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