Alaska Power Delivery Lead

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking an Alaska Power Market Sector Leader to lead client and project management efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 10 years of industry experience, including leadership in Alaska power projects. Key responsibilities include developing client relationships, managing complex projects, and ensuring quality assurance.

Join HDR to contribute to essential power solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Alaska PE license preferred.
• Experienced in managing strategic marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Client management and project management.
• Identify and develop project opportunities.
• Lead coordination with market sector staff.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Strategic marketing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Power

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.

Alaska Power Market Sector Leader Responsibilities

• Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area
• Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits
• Duties will also include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi‑disciplinary projects or medium‑sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity
• Responsible for assessing the marketplace and determining the best business approach to win and secure contracts
• Work with other market sectors as well as other market sectors in other business groups
• Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry
• Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers
• Work with Business Group Managers on the development and delivery of area and department market sector initiatives
• Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques
• Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through the development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities
• Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role model in business and community organizations
• Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into an industry leadership position
• Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
• Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
• Seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development
• Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees
• Assume responsibility for coordination with the area and coordinate support of work‑sharing among departments
• Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts
• Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products so as to maximize the depth, effectiveness, and efficiency of the practice
• Work with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires
• Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting
• Assist the Area Business Group Managers in delivering services within the market sector
• Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, monitoring, and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, ensuring project delivery, and supporting the QA/QC program
• Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success
• Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments
• Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals
• Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects
• Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews, and resolution of claims
• Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities
• Facilitate the development and dissemination of lessons learned
• Take on Project Management assignments that make sense for this leadership role

Preferred Qualifications

• Alaska PE license
• Experience with Alaska power projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively 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
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage
Other Locations: United States-Alaska
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng
Job Posting: Jun 26, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.