New England Area Power Market Sector Lead

HDR, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a New England Area Power Sector Lead to shape strategy, guide project delivery, and drive growth for power delivery, generation, and renewables in the New England region.

The role focuses on building senior relationships with utilities and developers while coordinating across HDR’s practice groups to deliver value to clients and stakeholders. Local New England residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning/engineering services.
• Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program/project pursuits.
• Experience with staff development including recruiting and career growth.
• Active involvement with industry associations and market visibility.
• Ability to work with senior HDR leadership and multiple directors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the New England Power Sector strategy, annual business plan, and growth objectives.
• Build senior-level relationships with utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients.
• Identify, position, and lead priority pursuits expanding HDR’s power services.
• Serve as client manager, project principal, or project manager for strategic clients.
• Partner across groups to bring HDR’s full capabilities to clients.
• Oversee sector performance including project delivery, financials, quality, risk, and resources.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Client relationships

Staff development

Team leadership

HDR values

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or planning

Tools

PE license

PMP Certification

Job description

New England Area Power Market Sector Lead - ( 196551 )

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
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.

HDR has an exceptional opportunity for anArea Power Sector Leaderin our NewEngland Area Resources Business Group. HDR’s New England Area Power Sector supports a wide variety of projects from power delivery to hydroelectric generation and other renewables.

This is primarily an operational position ensuring we are providing timely and quality services on projects to our clients, on schedule and on budget, while meeting HDR internal financial goals. This role will also include setting a vision for the group as a whole and working with Power Sector senior leadership and managers/staff in achieving growth objectives and promoting the success of the Area Power Sector. The individual in this position will still function as a Project Principal and/or Project Manager while also taking on management responsibilities for the New England Area Power Sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the New England Power Sector Strategy, annual business plan, and growth objectives.
• Build senior-level relationships with utilities, energy developers, industrial clients and other strategic clients.
• Identify, position, and lead priority pursuits that expand HDR’s power delivery, generation, renewable, advisory, and related services.
• Serve as client manager, project principal, or project manager for selected strategic clients and assignments.
• Partner across business groups, market sectors, offices, and technical practices to bring HDR’s full capabilities to clients.
• Oversee sector performance, including project delivery, financial results, quality, risk, workload, and resource planning.
• Assess market trends, client needs, and competitive conditions to identify new services, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Support recruiting, staff development, succession planning , work sharing, and deployment of key technical resources.
• Represent HDR through industry organizations, client events, and community activities while providing regular updates to area leadership.
• Assist Area Resources Business Group Manager, as needed, with daily operations such as project oversight, management reviews, quality control, and financial elements for the Area Power Sector

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• PMP Certification
• Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%), meetings with staff in local offices, and regional meetings with key Power Market Sector leadership
• Candidates who reside locally in the New England area are preferred.

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.

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.

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.

Other Locations

United States-New Hampshire-Bedford, United States-Maine-Portland

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Power Generation

Job Posting

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