Area Power Delivery Lead

hdr; Round Rock, Austin (TX, TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Power Delivery Lead in Round Rock, TX. You will lead and mentor project teams, grow HDR’s Power Delivery services for large clients, and drive successful project delivery across multiple sites.

You will work with investor-owned utilities, manage staff and proposals, ensure quality, and build client relationships while actively participating in standards development. Occasional travel to meet clients is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years Power Delivery or T&D design experience preferred.
• PE license preferred; strong leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, direct, mentor, train, and oversee project execution teams.
• Grow HDR’s portfolio of Power Delivery services for large-scale clients, specifically Investor-Owned Utilities.
• Establish HDR as a preferred provider through strong client relationships and project execution excellence.
• Provide technical leadership and project management oversight to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with HDR resources to build capabilities and recruit skilled staff.
• Identify and mitigate project execution risks across major Power Delivery programs.
• Represent HDR in business and community activities and IEEE standards development.
• Travel to offices and client sites as needed.

Skills

Power Delivery design

Project leadership

Client relationship management

IEEE standards

Staff mentoring

Risk management

Contract terms

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

PE license

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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-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.

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 maximize 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Master’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field is a plus
• PE license 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, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational 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 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.

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.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employe r.

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