Hydraulic Technician Jobs in Tennessee
Hydraulic Technician jobs in Tennessee are open across Chattanooga, Brentwood, and Memphis and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Geosyntec Consultants and HDR hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hydraulic Services Practice 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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
The Hydraulics Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within the Hydraulics Business Class. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and champion technical excellence of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
- Provide Area leadership for the Hydraulics practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency and competitive delivery.
- Coordinate with State Highway Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.
- Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the Hydraulics practice area.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, including understanding client needs, funding mechanisms, regulatory environments, and digital requirements.
- Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Oversee project delivery performance, proactively troubleshooting issues and supporting resolution planning.
- Establish, advance, and enforce best practices, tools, standards, and workflows across Hydraulics, including any Digital Design and Delivery.
- Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews, model reviews and 3D model quality control.
- Serve as the area point of contact for any Hydraulic Digital Design and Delivery strategy and coordination with national Business Class and Digital Delivery leadership.
- Establish and maintain client-specific Digital Design and Delivery standards, BIM requirements, and digital workspaces.
- Serve as liaison to national Business Classes and participate in recurring coordination and leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.
- Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
- Support consistent training, standardized workflows, and skill development in the Hydraulics production.
- Participate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.
- Participate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- 10 years of experience
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15 years’ experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the local market.
- Ability to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.
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-Tennessee-Brentwood
Other Locations:
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Tennessee-Memphis
United States-Kentucky-Paducah
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting:
May 29, 2026
Hydraulic Services Practice 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.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
The Hydraulics Services Practice Lead is a strategic and technical leadership role that integrates market development with practice excellence across the Area. This position is responsible for driving growth, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and developing talent within the Hydraulics Business Class. Reporting to the Professional Services Leader, this position collaborates with regional, area, business class and business group leadership to align business strategy with technical execution, positioning HDR as a premier service provider in their field, and champion technical excellence of the team.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Project Manager or Technical Project Lead for key/critical projects or programs.
- Provide Area leadership for the Hydraulics practice, ensuring technical excellence, consistency and competitive delivery.
- Coordinate with State Highway Section Managers to plan workload and staffing, as well as technical training of the team.
- Lead strategic planning and execution for market growth within the Hydraulics practice area.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, including understanding client needs, funding mechanisms, regulatory environments, and digital requirements.
- Partner with Area Business Development Lead and others to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Oversee project delivery performance, proactively troubleshooting issues and supporting resolution planning.
- Establish, advance, and enforce best practices, tools, standards, and workflows across Hydraulics, including any Digital Design and Delivery.
- Oversee quality assurance processes, including critical project reviews, model reviews and 3D model quality control.
- Serve as the area point of contact for any Hydraulic Digital Design and Delivery strategy and coordination with national Business Class and Digital Delivery leadership.
- Establish and maintain client-specific Digital Design and Delivery standards, BIM requirements, and digital workspaces.
- Serve as liaison to national Business Classes and participate in recurring coordination and leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with national and regional technical leaders to maintain a cutting-edge, competitive practice and manage workshare.
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor utilization and coordinate staffing strategies, including hiring and workshare.
- Support succession planning and career development initiatives.
- Support consistent training, standardized workflows, and skill development in the Hydraulics production.
- Participate in monthly coordination calls with business class, regional, and client leadership.
- Participate in annual reviews of staff, when appropriate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- 10 years of experience
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15 years’ experience in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of the local market.
- Ability to work cooperatively with area manager, area business group managers, area business development lead, and area professional services lead.
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-Tennessee-Brentwood
Other Locations:
United States-Kentucky-Louisville
United States-Tennessee-Memphis
United States-Kentucky-Paducah
United States-Kentucky-Lexington
United States-Tennessee-Nashville
United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown
Industry:
Highway + Road
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Transportation Hydraulics
Job Posting:
May 29, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- Geosyntec Consultants5
- HDR1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hydraulic technician jobs across Tennessee.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, and valves
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and circuit diagrams
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools including pressure gauges and flow meters
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in fluid power, mechanics, or a related field
- Fluid Power Technician certification from the International Fluid Power Society preferred
- Experience with preventive maintenance schedules and maintenance management software
Hydraulic Technician Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many hydraulic technician jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 6+ hydraulic technician openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chattanooga, Brentwood, and Memphis. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do hydraulic technicians make in Tennessee?
Hydraulic technicians in Tennessee earn a median of about $57,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,300 for the lowest 10% to over $82,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most hydraulic technician jobs?
Chattanooga, Brentwood, and Memphis have the most hydraulic technician openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire hydraulic technicians in Tennessee?
Employers hiring hydraulic technicians in Tennessee include Geosyntec Consultants and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote hydraulic technician jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 50% of hydraulic technician openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for hydraulic technician jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to hydraulic technician jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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