Power Program Lead - Grid & Infrastructure Delivery

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,200 - 230,725; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs for clients, including T&D, generation, and renewables. You will guide a multidisciplinary HDR team and serve as the client’s trusted advisor on governance, strategy, and delivery. Travel about 25% is expected.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering value in complex, large-scale projects that shape the energy future.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Professional Engineers License and/or PMP Certification.
• Experience implementing PMIS (E-Builder, ProCore, Kahua, Oracle Primavera, etc).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Sciences, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver T&D, power generation, renewable energy projects.
• Serve as primary client contact for scope, contract management, and program performance.
• Advise on technical, regulatory, strategic planning, and delivery strategies.
• Direct and manage HDR staff and subconsultants across engineering, controls, routing, environment, real estate, and communications.
• Ensure staffing resources and QA/QC processes meet contract requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Risk management

Proposal support

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

PE license and/or PMP certification

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction/Planning/Business

Tools

PMIS tools (E-Builder, ProCore, Kahua, Primavera)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Power Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of power infrastructure programs for clients, including T&D, generation, and renewables. You will guide a multidisciplinary HDR team and serve as the client’s trusted advisor on governance, strategy, and delivery. Travel about 25% is expected.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering value in complex, large-scale projects that shape the energy future.