Power Generation Data Center Lead

At HDR, a network of employee‑owners is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where each person is valued and respected. We believe electricity powers modern life and that the Power sector plays a key role in meeting global energy demands.

Power Generation Data Center Lead – part of the Power Generation Practice, responsible for leading Power Generation consulting services in support of data center and mission‑critical projects. The role requires significant client interaction from initial scoping through project completion and collaboration across multiple market sectors.

Passionate about the nexus between data centers and supporting infrastructure, experienced in planning, specification, and negotiation of power generation systems (simple cycle, combined cycle, cogeneration, distributed generation, reciprocating engine, combined heat and power, microgrids, renewable projects). Skilled in leading multi‑disciplinary teams and building strong client, vendor, and colleague relationships.

Lead the Power Generation consulting services, collaborating across internal organizations, maintaining client relationships, and directing 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 for data centers.
• Support client relationships, marketing, project execution, and collaboration meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed – focused on leading high‑performing teams and collaborating within the HDR matrix.
• 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 a 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 and possess excellent organizational, project management and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Commitment to the employee‑owned culture.

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.