Northern California Power Delivery Program Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is hiring a Northern California Power Delivery Program Lead in California to drive the region’s power delivery initiatives.

You will lead a team, coordinate projects across substation, transmission and distribution, and maintain strong client relationships with HDR’s key power delivery clients. The role requires a PE license, 10 years of related experience, and 5+ years in program or project management.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
10 years related experience.
At least 5 years project management experience.
PE license required (Professional Engineer).
MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access a plus.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, monitor and improve Power Delivery staff competencies across Northern California.
Lead and grow the Power Delivery Program leadership team and talent pipelines.
Serve as Program/Project/Engineering Manager to meet client expectations and ensure quality.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships as the single point of contact for key Power Delivery clients.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, marketing and project managers on project delivery, quality, safety and risk management.
Represent HDR in industry and professional organizations.
Own quality outcomes from startup to closeout and drive standards and QA/QC improvements.
Lead pursuits including strategy, staffing and interviews with senior leaders.
Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and workload planning for Power Delivery growth.
Collaborate with other Area Power Delivery leaders, Operations and Business Class Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Business development

Project management

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Northern California Power Delivery Program Lead - ( 197697 )

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector in Northern California, 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.

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.

In the role of Northern California Power Delivery Program Lead, we’ll count on you to:

Take responsibility for Northern California Area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of Power Delivery staff and deliverables to meet client needs and market drivers, in alignment with the direction and goals of HDR's Power Delivery practice, specifically substation, transmission, and distribution.

Lead and continue building the Power Delivery Program leadership team, including hiring and onboarding additional Section Managers and other technical and project management leaders. Support Section Managers with building out their teams to ensure robust talent pipelines.

Engage in power delivery professional services to meet client expectations as Program Manager, Project Manager and/or Engineering Manager. Build and maintain trusted client relationships by serving as the single point of contact for key Power Delivery clients.

Collaborate on Power Delivery engineering efforts while coordinating closely with Area operations, marketing and project managers. This includes successful project delivery with a strong focus on quality, safety and risk management and internal engagement within the Power Delivery practice (nationally and West Region).

Represent HDR in the marketplace within industry and professional organizations.

Own quality outcomes for the program and ensure quality is embedded from project startup through closeout. Engage with project teams to continually improve standards and best practices and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews.

Lead and support pursuits, including strategy development, staffing, and interviews in partnership with the West Region Power Delivery Practice Lead and Power Business Development Lead.

Participate in Power Delivery strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation. Collaborate with Business Group leadership on financial performance, staffing strategy and workload planning and growth targets.

Works cooperatively with other Area Power Delivery Program Leads, Business Class Leaders, Operations Managers, Technical Directors and Marketing Managers on efforts for the Power Delivery business classes.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering Degree

PMP certification

Experience in Substation or Transmission Engineering and/or Program Management, ideally in CA or the Southwest

Experience working in alternative delivery project environments (EPC, Progressive Design Build, CMAR, etc.) as a PM and/or Technical Lead

Experience leading teams in consulting with a strong collaborative track record. Prior experience working in a matrix environment is a plus.

Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values

Experienced in development and management of diverse teams

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
10 years related experience
A minimum 5 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

MS Office and MS Project experience (Access experience would be plus)
Demonstrated leadership, business development and strategic planning 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.

Other Locations

United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.