Power Distribution Team Lead

hdr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, a leading employee-owned engineering firm, seeks a Power Distribution Team Lead to guide the production team in delivering high-quality services to energy clients. You will oversee technical staff, ensure project profitability, and promote a safe, collaborative work environment.

You’ll contribute to project planning, coordinate with environmental, civil, and geotechnical teams, support business development, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.
• Professional registration or license may be required.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the power distribution team, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, quality assurance, and client support.
• Serve as Assistant Project Manager or engineering lead on power distribution projects, contributing to project planning, execution, and delivery while supporting broader team management responsibilities.
• Support administrative oversight of technical staff and service functions, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry standards.
• Lead coordination efforts with other internal teams (e.g., environmental, civil, geotechnical) to deliver integrated solutions for power distribution clients.
• Participate in business development activities including marketing strategy, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Engage directly with private and public sector clients to support project delivery, resolve technical challenges, and build long-term relationships.
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, organized, and executed using proactive project management methodologies tailored to power distribution operations.
• Implement and uphold company policies, safety standards, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Assist in recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing technical personnel with power distribution expertise.
• Collaborate with National Directors and marketing teams to support local and national power distribution initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff development

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Professional registration / 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.

The Power Distribution Team Lead supports the operational and strategic leadership of the production team, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to clients in the energy sector. This role involves overseeing technical staff, ensuring project profitability, maintaining high morale, and supporting business development efforts.

In the role of Power Distribution Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the power distribution team, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, quality assurance, and client support.
• Serve as Assistant Project Manager or engineering lead on power distribution projects, contributing to project planning, execution, and delivery while supporting broader team management responsibilities.
• Support administrative oversight of technical staff and service functions, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry standards.
• Lead coordination efforts with other internal teams (e.g., environmental, civil, geotechnical) to deliver integrated solutions for power distribution clients.
• Participate in business development activities including marketing strategy, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Engage directly with private and public sector clients to support project delivery, resolve technical challenges, and build long-term relationships.
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, organized, and executed using proactive project management methodologies tailored to power distribution operations.
• Implement and uphold company policies, safety standards, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Assist in recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing technical personnel with power distribution expertise.
• Collaborate with National Directors and marketing teams to support local and national power distribution initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the team and company.

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.

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

We are an AffiEqual Opportunity Employe r.

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