Design Team Lead

Design Team Lead

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.

Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR's Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices.

In the role of Design Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Review engineering plans and specifications for compliance with federal and state regulations and ensure that design formats comply with applicable guidance
• Prepare the required documentation to ensure project designs are suitable for solicitation through the base contracting office
• Participate in the construction planning process by investigating proposed projects to obtain field data, check existing facilities and utilities and to conceptualize the scope of the completed project
• Furnish sketches and layouts supplemented by verbal or written information for preparation of drawings
• Prepare modifications/alteration design specifications that consider existing structures, utilities, facilities, and other aspects that are not readily apparent
• Lead and support embedded staff at military installations
• Apply practical knowledge of engineering methods, techniques, architecture, and historical project data to ensure project requirements are complete
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• Knowledge of the Internal Building Code, NFPA Life Safety Code and Unified Facilities Criteria

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields (preferably engineering, architecture, or construction)
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience (senior)
• Ability to interact and work alongside daily with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to submit and pass a background check
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Mississippi-Biloxi

Industry: Federal

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: EOC SR and M Construction

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.