Area Power Delivery Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Power Delivery Lead in Austin, Texas to drive large-scale Power Delivery projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and ensure client satisfaction across Investor-Owned Utilities.

You’ll develop and grow HDR’s Power Delivery services, establish strong client relationships, and mentor staff while coordinating with business development, operations, and marketing. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• 10+ years of Power Delivery or Transmission and Distribution design experience.
• Professional registration/licence may be required.
• Strong client management, marketing, and business development skills.
• Experience managing multiple US client relationships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Power Delivery

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

IEEE standards

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.

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with managing multiple client relationships throughout the US is preferred.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm is preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, licence or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organisational skills
• 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 organisational 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Austin

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Austin

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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