Power Delivery Team Lead

HDR is a national employee‑owned firm engaged in building infrastructure critical to the future of the world. Each role at HDR contributes to this mission by creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As a Power Delivery Team Lead, you’ll guide a talented team of engineers and Engineering Interns (EITs) while driving client relationships and business development. You’ll lead complex projects that impact communities and industries, ensuring reliable power delivery and supporting mission‑critical data centers.

• Supervise and mentor a team of substation engineers and EITs
• Develop proposals and fee estimates for new projects
• Lead client engagement and business development efforts
• Coordinate power‑design work through schematic design, development, and contract documentation phases
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance
• Manage workload and schedules to deliver projects on time
• Conduct on‑site work sessions with Project Managers and other disciplines
• Review project documents for conflicts and ensure seamless integration across disciplines
• Write and edit project specifications
• Coordinate with other teams on addenda, RFIs, and change orders, and incorporate agreed changes into project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Perform QA/QC reviews on work by Engineers, Project Coordinators, Designers, or BIM Technicians
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support project success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
• Professional engineering license recognized by the state of the location (required)
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector (required)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector (preferred)
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit)
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Engineering
• Preferred:
  Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of HDR’s employee‑owned culture

• Exciting leadership opportunities in power and technology sectors
• A collaborative, people‑first culture focused on innovation and sustainability
• Professional development, mentorship, and career growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid options available)

United States, Tennessee, Nashville (primary). Other locations:
United States, Kentucky, Louisville;
United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga;
United States, Kentucky, Lexington.

HDR is an employee‑owned company committed to the principles of employment equity. HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. HDR considers all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.