Area Power Delivery 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‑recognised 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.

In the role of Area Power Delivery Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Lead, develop, direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise project execution teams.
• Responsible for driving and growing HDR’s portfolio of Power Delivery services for assigned large‑scale Power Delivery clients, specifically Investor‑Owned Utilities.
• Establish HDR as a preferred provider of Power Delivery services by developing and maintaining strong relationships with large‑scale Power Delivery clients.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Power Delivery marketing/proposal efforts, communications and client development with business, operations, marketing, and project staff to maximise client satisfaction, company growth, and profitability.
• Provide technical leadership and project management oversight to ensure projects have appropriate staff assigned and that the finished product meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Work with all HDR resources to build capabilities through recruitment and staff training. This includes vetting of discipline leads, project leads, subject matter experts, and project teams in multiple offices to support the needs and growth of the program.
• Identify and mitigate project execution risks (i.e. contract terms, staffing, project financials, change orders, schedules, technical expertise, safety, and quality) associated with large‑scale Power Delivery clients.
• Encourage and participate in business and community activities as a representative of HDR.
• Encourage and participate in IEEE standards development.
• Encourage and participate in emerging technologies, i.e. IEC‑61850, smart drawings and process automation.
• Serve as client liaison in collaboration with business development leaders.

Willing to travel to offices to meet with staff, visit project sites, and/or attend client meetings.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field is a plus
• PE licence is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of Power Delivery or Transmission and Distribution (T&D) design experience
• Must have the technical capability to provide quality control reviews for engineering design packages relative to candidate expertise
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with large‑scale Power Delivery clients
• Proven experience scoping projects, managing projects, managing client relationships, proposal development, and business development
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical leads, and project staff
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