North Central Region Power Generation Practice Leader

About the role

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 is actively looking for a Regional Power Generation Practice Leader to grow our Power Generation Program in our North Central Region (MI, MN/WI, ND/SD/WY, NE/IA, IL/IN, MO/KS, CO).

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue opportunities to support new and existing clients with consulting, planning, development, design, permitting and optimization of their energy systems and portfolios.
• Work with internal HDR partners to inform and implement HDR’s regional Power Generation market strategy.
• Lead and/or participate in regional and national HDR Power Generation planning meetings to identify target markets and clients.
• Collaborate with the local area Business Group Managers to promote the growth of HDR Power practice and capability in the local region by supporting talent acquisition activities.
• Support marketing and communications team in all phases of “Winning the work.” This includes driving development and internal business process approvals for: Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations, fee proposals development, risk management of commercial terms reviews and contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain client relationships. Recognize HDR services and activities outside of core services that would benefit clients.
• Collaborate with a geographically diverse set of Section Managers at HDR Power Centers of Excellence, to support the implementation of technical best practices and project execution in the local region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• Minimum 10 years of energy industry related experience
• Experience with consulting, development, planning, design, and construction of power generation systems (preferably gas generation)
• Experience managing and coordinating with cross-functional teams including engineers, economists, legal, marketing, and strategic communications
• Familiarity with current industry trends, incentives, and policy changes that impact Client needs
• Experience presenting in national level Symposiums and Power Conferences on technical topics
• Understanding of policy and financial drivers for the energy market
• Understanding of the various energy markets in the United States and ability to identify opportunities within the regional market of responsibility
• Project management skills with a strong ability to maintain a high standard of quality in the project deliverable
• Demonstrated ability to navigate company business processes and procedures for client management and business development opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to establish new business relationships and to grow existing accounts
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and written skills
• Ability to travel to in-person meetings and conferences, as needed