Area Power Market Lead

Overview

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HDR is looking for a Power Market Sector Leader to provide oversight and direction for the growth of HDR’s Power program in Kentucky and Tennessee. HDR is recognized by Engineering News Record in the Top 20 for Power, with over 1,000 professionals in the Power Market Sector. We support utilities, data centers, and renewable energy across Kentucky and Tennessee with offices in Lexington, Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Paducah, Memphis, and Elizabethtown.

• Grow, monitor, and participate in the execution of HDR’s portfolio of Power services in Kentucky and Tennessee. Partner with local and regional business development leaders to position ahead of market trends and diversify work and client relationships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities delivering services including design, consulting, advisory services, owners engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning. Clients may include power utilities, cooperatives, energy developers, industrial and technology companies.
• Establish external teaming relationships to support program growth; represent HDR in industry associations and in business/community organizations.
• Provide leadership and project management to ensure appropriate staffing and quality execution. Serve as a Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager as needed.
• Coordinate with Area Business Group Manager, Power Market Leaders, and Power Business Development Leaders to align resources with workload and marketing efforts.
• Drive local and regional client growth, including recruiting and hiring staff to support business development and marketing plans.
• Coordinate with local operations and leadership to support work sharing and alignment of technical expertise with client needs.
• Lead and motivate staff to meet growth goals.

• PE license, or industry equivalent
• PMP Certification
• Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%)

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, planning, or related field
• At least 10 years of industry experience
• Experience developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience managing a wide range of client relationships and pursuing programs/projects
• Experience with staff development, recruiting, and career progression
• Active involvement with industry associations and visibility in the market sector
• Ability to collaborate with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers
• Commitment to HDR values and employee-owned culture

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, fosters trust, and strengthens our connection to clients and communities we serve.

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

Our eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone can engage and contribute.

Primary

Location:

United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louiville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Consulting, and Engineering

• Power

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