Principal Management Consultant

Principal Management Consultant

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HDR, an employee‑owned firm, empowers employees to bring authentic selves and novel ideas to work. As part of our Power sector, you will help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow.

Who You Are

You are passionate about the complex intersection of energy, industrial, and data centers and enjoy finding solutions. You stay aware of national and regional market and policy trends and develop energy and power strategies for private and utility clients. You are a great listener, translating challenges into road‑maps and tactical plans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in power market and industrial topics through Advisory Services offerings.

• Support HDR’s power, industrial and technology clients by providing advisory services.

• Think strategically about projects and potential funding and financing alternatives.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary planning teams.

• Collaborate within HDR to provide input on strategic and tactical plans for new market entry and sustained growth.

• Establish and maintain client relationships; engage in marketing, contractual, and development meetings.

• Perform other duties as needed and help clients navigate processes and solve problems.

• Attend and participate in industry and client events to support HDR brand awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in power market and the nexus between power and technology.

• Experience supporting large‑demand customers such as data centers.

• Experience with regulated and non‑regulated utilities, independent power producers, municipalities, and other public and private clients.

• Interest and experience with industrial clients and evolving technologies.

• BS or BA degree in Engineering, Business, Sciences or related field.

• Minimum 15 years of experience, including 3+ years in a development role.

• Knowledge of the electric power system, market participants, energy contracts and transactions, project finance, and utility‑scale and distributed power generation technologies.

• Client development and management skills with a strong ability to maintain high quality standards.

• Demonstrated ability to establish new business relationships and maintain a strong industry network.

• Ability to travel to in‑person client meetings.

• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.

• Curiosity and passion for learning new markets and trends.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or closely related field.

• Minimum 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise.

• Proficiency with MS Office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational, and follow‑up skills.

• Commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture.

What We Believe

HDR is built on collaborative culture, trust, and connection to clients and communities.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we foster an inclusive environment where every employee is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The targeted pay rate range is $105.77‑$132.22 per hour. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions; temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Primary Location

United States – Nebraska – Omaha

Other Locations

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte;
United States – Texas – Austin;
United States – Nebraska – Lincoln;
United States – Washington – Bellevue;
United States – Missouri – Kansas City;
United States – Colorado – Denver;
United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park;
United States – California – Sacramento;
United States – New York – New York;
United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor;
United States – California – Irvine;
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