Power Generation Data Center Lead

Power Generation Data Center Lead—HDR

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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:
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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 our 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.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed – it is desired that this leader has a specific interest in leading high performing teams and collaborating within the HDR matrix with the goal of supporting our data center response.
• 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, 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 a high standard of quality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to in-person meetings with clients.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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