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North Central Hydropower Practice Leader

HDR · Madison, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteConsulting$168k–$240k/yrFull-time

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

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About the role

HDR has an opening for a North Central Regional Hydropower Practice Leader to join our Hydropower Practice, anticipated as being located within HDR’s Minnesota/Wisconsin or Nebraska/Iowa Areas. This position includes a supervisory component and requires a combination of project execution, business development, and strategic planning duties with geographic focus throughout HDR’s North Central Region, including significant involvement with national hydropower pursuits and projects such as pumped storage hydropower.

Responsibilities

  • Drive areas of growth and execute new work by leveraging industry relationships and technical expertise in conjunction with HDR’s business development and execution teams.
  • Lead or partner with HDR staff in the planning and execution of existing work or new work resulting from business development activities.
  • Provide technical leadership in hydropower-related areas, including but not limited to:
    • FERC regulatory and dam safety
    • Civil, spillways, fish passage, hydraulics, and H&H engineering disciplines (e.g., structural, mechanical, electrical)
    • Hydropower development studies and design
    • CFD modeling
    • Hydro operations optimization and innovation
    • Feasibility and conceptual design
    • Economic studies and water/energy nexus planning
  • Support hydropower client management, marketing, and strategic planning activities.
  • Work closely with local, regional, and national hydropower practice leadership to identify and develop new areas of growth.
  • Engage with industry groups such as the Midwest Hydro Users Group and National Hydropower Association to increase HDR’s brand recognition.
  • Manage the technical and operational activities of the North-Central hydropower section, serving as a project manager and/or task/discipline lead on key projects.
  • Participate in key hydropower projects nationwide.
  • Prepare and review project budgets for the hydropower section and track budget status.
  • Schedule and coordinate work performed by and for the hydropower section.
  • Establish work priorities and project assignments for hydropower staff.
  • Monitor scope of work and scope changes.
  • Facilitate coordination with other discipline groups.
  • Conduct interviews for new staff and provide mentoring.
  • Establish employee goals and conduct performance reviews.
  • Schedule and conduct hydropower section meetings to discuss productivity, workload, and quality control.
  • Advance staff skill levels through training, education, and experience.
  • Coordinate with hydropower section managers in other locations to review workload, project status, and staffing requirements.
  • Prepare and/or review hydropower scopes of work, budgets, and estimates for proposals.
  • Monitor changes in codes, regulations, and client standards.
  • Perform or arrange for quality control reviews of hydropower deliverables.
  • Maintain and establish client relations, and be involved in marketing and client development activities.
  • Maintain industry engagement through events and conferences.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or a closely related field).
  • Minimum 15 years of hydropower, dam, hydraulic structures, or related engineering experience.
  • Professional or Engineering registration with the ability to become licensed in other U.S. states through NCEES or similar.
  • Experience with conventional and pumped storage hydropower, including associated features and hydraulic structures.
  • Recognized leader within the hydropower industry, with a comprehensive understanding of engineering and regulatory disciplines.
  • Established relationships with existing and potential North Central clients and other hydropower clients/owners nationally.
  • Solid business development skills and demonstrated ability to relate well to internal and external clients.
  • Demonstrated professional services operations experience, including team leadership and ability to sell programs and services.
  • Strong understanding of successful project execution, including quality management and client satisfaction.
  • Business acumen and ability to collaborate within a matrix organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience in design calculations, studies, specifications, and preparation of construction drawings.
  • Strong communication, listening, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Short and long-term disability
    • Life insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Paid time away, parental leave, and holidays
    • Retirement savings plan with employer match
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to foster inclusion and belonging.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location:

  • Minnesota: $168,095 - $240,135
  • Illinois: $176,099 - $251,570
  • Colorado: $176,099 - $251,570

Schedule

Full-time, regular position.

Primary locations: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park. Other locations considered: United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Illinois-Chicago.

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