Power Generation Data Center Lead

About the role

The Power Generation Data Center Lead position is part of HDR's Power Generation Practice. This role involves working with national Power, Power Generation and Technology practice leaders to serve existing clients and develop new clients globally. Key responsibilities include leading Power Generation consulting services, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and presenting at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leads representing Power Generation, Power Delivery, Data Centers, Due Diligence, and Industrial services.
• Provide oversight for the coordination, quality, and timely completion of Power Generation projects or programs in support of data centers.
• Serve key roles as necessary in projects and pursuits.
• Cook up the involvement and input of multi-disciplinary teams in support of development of power generation solutions in support of data centers.
• Support client relationships, marketing, project execution, and collaboration meetings.
• Perform other duties as needed, focusing on leading high-performing teams and collaborating within the HDR matrix to support the data center response.
• Present at industry and client events to support HDR brand awareness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience with the development, specification, and negotiation of power generation systems for various projects.
• Proven ability to plan, schedule, and lead complex design and consulting assignments.
• Experience supporting large demand customers such as data centers with infrastructure development.
• Knowledge of the electric power system, market participants, energy contracts and transactions, project finance, and utility-scale and distributed power generation technologies.
• Client development and management skills with a strong ability to maintain a high standard of quality.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to in-person meetings with clients.

Benefits

HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The targeted salary range is $169,575 - $232,050.

Schedule

This role is Full-time.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Business Class

This role falls under the Power industry.

Job Posting Date

May 29, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.