Director, Engineering Professional Services (Power & Industrial)

HDR, Inc.; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a strategic leader to drive the RBG Professional Services Engineering programs, partnering with market sectors and operations to deliver high‑quality projects globally.

The role emphasizes coordination across HDR’s Engineering Business Classes, staffing optimization, and regulatory/commercial excellence, with a focus on growth and delivery discipline in a complex, employee‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience is required.
• Professional engineering registration (active) is preferred.
• Active engagement in professional or industry associations is encouraged.
• Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area leaders, technical directors and marketing managers.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term vision and growth strategy for the Engineering Business Classes.
• Partner with leaders to identify large programmatic opportunities and strategic hires.
• Align leadership to deliver consistent execution of services across geographies.
• Drive implementation of enterprise initiatives aligned with PS priorities.
• Establish and maintain standardized processes, procedures, and delivery frameworks.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and digital delivery across Engineering classes.
• Balance staffing, workload, and delivery capacity with Regional Directors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a strategic leader to drive the RBG Professional Services Engineering programs, partnering with market sectors and operations to deliver high‑quality projects globally.

The role emphasizes coordination across HDR’s Engineering Business Classes, staffing optimization, and regulatory/commercial excellence, with a focus on growth and delivery discipline in a complex, employee‑owned environment.