ES&P Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an ES&P Team Lead to manage production operations, mentor staff, and help deliver reliable power projects for industrial and public clients.

You will lead marketing planning, proposals and interviews, coordinate services with other sections, and oversee project production with proactive management.

HDR offers employee ownership, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of 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.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production operations including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in production on projects alongside management responsibilities.
• Coordinate services with other sections and lead technical personnel.
• Involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Engage with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement and monitor company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training and development of technical personnel.
• Work with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national efforts.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Client management

Permitting knowledge

Local candidates

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 ES&P Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in the responsibility for operations of production including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• May function as an Assistant Project Manager and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Assist in ensuring that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Assist in the selection, training, development and management of technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• Strong technical and strategic problem-solving skills including attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Ability to lead multiple projects at the same time and work with multiple project teams
• Experience in business development and client management
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting and environmental review processes in MN, WI, SD, ND, IL, and MO, particularly processes associated with the USACE, USFWS, FHWA, state DOT, state public utilities commissions, counties, and municipalities is preferred
• Local candidates are preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $115,469 - $164,955

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations: United States-Minnesota, United States-Wisconsin

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Planning

Job Posting: Sep 25, 2026