Power Generation Data Center Lead

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is seeking a Power Generation Data Center Lead to be part of our Power Generation Practice. The person will work with national Power, Power Generation and Technology practice leaders to serve existing clients and develop new clients globally. The ideal candidate will have experience in development of Power Generation projects in support of data centers and be able to lead multi‑disciplined project teams to successful completion of the work.

The role requires significant client interaction from pre‑positioning for the work through project completion and collaborative skills for regular interaction between several Market Sectors within HDR.

• Passionate about the nexus between data centers and supporting infrastructure, with an emphasis on Power Generation Development and Engineering.
• Enjoy and seek out meaningful client, vendor and colleague relationships and are driven to expand the depth and breadth of how you can partner with them to solve industry and client specific challenges.
• Have leadership experience and are looking for a leadership position where you can collaborate internally to help drive an exciting time in the data center market.
• Have significant experience with development, specification, and negotiation of power generation systems for simple cycle, combined cycle, cogeneration, distributed generation, reciprocating engine, combined heat and power, microgrids and renewable projects, and proven ability to plan, schedule and lead complex design and consulting assignments.

• Lead Power Generation consulting services in support of data center and mission‑critical projects through collaboration across several internal organizations, client interaction and leading a multi‑disciplinary team of direct and indirect reports.
• Work closely with leads representing Power Generation, Power Delivery, Data Centers, Due Diligence, and Industrial services.
• Provide oversight for the coordination, quality, and timely completion of Power Generation projects or programs in support of data centers.
• Serve key roles as necessary in projects and pursuits.
• Coordinate the involvement and input of multi‑disciplinary teams in support of development of power generation solutions in support of data centers.
• Support client relationships, marketing, project execution, and collaboration meetings.
• Present at industry and client events to support HDR brand awareness.

• Master’s degree in business or engineering.
• Expertise in power market and nexus between power and technology with rapid deployment requirements.
• Experience supporting large demand customers such as data centers with infrastructure development.
• Preferred experience working with a variety of client types including regulated and non‑regulated utilities, independent power producers, municipalities, and other public and private clients.
• Knowledge of the electric power system,…