Healthcare Engineering Principal

Healthcare Engineering Principal – 187358

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where everyone is valued and respected. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves and fresh ideas to work every day.

We foster a culture of inclusion across our company and community, constantly asking ourselves, “What is our impact on the world?”

Each role in our organization helps change the world for the better. Read on to learn how you could contribute not only to your community but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and set the standard of practice for your area of expertise.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to multiple projects with complex technical challenges.
• Drive outstanding project delivery and support successful team performance, especially for multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Establish a quality culture and support innovative solutions to advance design and technical excellence organization‑wide.
• Mentor and develop other professionals to elevate the practice across HDR.
• Attract highly qualified candidates to grow and strengthen the practice.
• Establish client relationships and identify opportunities to win business and expand the practice.
• Serve as a thought leader in your area of expertise, enhancing HDR’s capabilities.
• Represent HDR in professional communities, building the firm’s reputation as a world‑class provider.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 20 years of experience.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Extensive experience in project execution.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard design software.
• Comfortable serving as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with proven technical leadership.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

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 to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all play a role in creating an inclusive environment where each person feels welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a sense of belonging and supportive culture, open to all employees.

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting

September 9, 2025

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories or arrest records.

Join Us

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.