New England Area Power Market Sector Lead

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. 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 has an exceptional opportunity for an Area Power Sector Leader in our New England Area Resources Business Group.  HDR’s New England Area Power Sector supports a wide variety of projects from power delivery to hydroelectric generation and other renewables.

This is primarily an operational position ensuring we are providing timely and quality services on projects to our clients, on schedule and on budget, while meeting HDR internal financial goals. This role will also include setting a vision for the group as a whole and working with Power Sector senior leadership and managers/staff in achieving growth objectives and promoting the success of the Area Power Sector.  The individual in this position will still function as a Project Principal and/or Project Manager while also taking on management responsibilities for the New England Area Power Sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the New England Power Sector Strategy, annual business plan, and growth objectives.
• Build senior-level relationships with utilities, energy developers, industrial clients and other strategic clients.
• Identify, position, and lead priority pursuits that expand HDR’s power delivery, generation, renewable, advisory, and related services.
• Serve as client manager, project principal, or project manager for selected strategic clients and assignments.
• Partner across business groups, market sectors, offices, and technical practices to bring HDR’s full capabilities to clients.
• Oversee sector performance, including project delivery, financial results, quality, risk, workload, and resource planning.
• Assess market trends, client needs, and competitive conditions to identify new services, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Support recruiting, staff development, succession planning , work sharing, and deployment of key technical resources.
• Represent HDR through industry organizations, client events, and community activities while providing regular updates to area leadership.
• Assist Area Resources Business Group Manager, as needed, with daily operations such as project oversight, management reviews, quality control, and financial elements for the Area Power Sector

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Preferred Qualifications:

• PE license
• PMP Certification
• Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%), meetings with staff in local offices, and regional meetings with key Power Market Sector leadership
• Candidates who reside locally in the New England area are preferred.