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Job description
Power Market Sector Leader
At HDR, we are looking for a Power Market Sector Leader to manage client relationships, lead business development, and oversee multi‑disciplinary power projects.
Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Green Card holder) is required.
Responsibilities
Have a focus on client management and development, serving as a client manager and project manager for future assignments and pursuits with key clients in the area
Identify and develop project opportunities, serve as a pursuit champion, and act as a resource for HDR pursuits
Duties include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of large multi‑disciplinary projects or medium‑sized projects with a high degree of technical complexity
Assess the market area and determine the best business approach to win and secure contracts
Business development efforts work cross‑sector with other market sectors as well as other business groups
Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the region, and be active and visible in the industry
Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients while working with our client managers
Work with Business Group Managers on development and delivery of area and department market sector initiatives
Work with the client development leaders to drive client development and pursuit processes based on proven capture techniques
Support selected pursuits through client relationship development and/or through development of strategy and participation in pursuit activities
Participate in industry associations and serve as a company role‑model in business and community organizations
Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will maintain or drive HDR into an industry leadership position
Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations
Develop relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations
Seek opportunities to enhance our practices so that we will best perform within the marketplace to win new work and to provide opportunities for staff growth and development
Lead and/or assist with the identification and recruitment of prospective future market sector employees
Co‑ordinate with the area and coordinate support of work‑sharing among departments
Work with the business class directors and practice groups to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the program and marketing efforts
Lead the area in identifying needs and opportunities for new and improved technical services and products to maximize the depth, effectiveness and efficiency of the practice
Work with the Market Sector Directors to coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires
Identify resource gaps and support talent management and recruiting
Assist the Area Business Group Managers to deliver services within the market sector
Key responsibilities consist of helping to drive client management, monitoring and taking action regarding market sector profit and loss, ensuring project delivery and supporting the QA/QC program
Facilitate cooperation and eliminate hurdles and barriers to success
Monitor market sector performance indicators NFE/NFB/profits/positive equity/AR/losses/investments
Work with area business group leadership to implement process improvements and leverage work sharing to meet or exceed planned goals
Be aware of staff workload and facilitate work sharing within the market sector; promote effective use of company resources and assist in applying key staff/expertise to projects
Assist with contract review on key projects to help ensure risk management, proper staffing, quality reviews and resolution of claims
Promote Quality Assurance/Quality Control; work with business class and area leadership to assist the local programs with key technical expertise to support marketing and project activities
Facilitate development and dissemination of "lessons learned"
Take on Project Management Assignments that make sense for this leadership role
Preferred Qualifications
Maintain engineering registration if an engineer
California Professional Engineer
Master's degree
PMP certification
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
Experience in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experience in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
Experience in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
Experience with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
The expected compensation range for this position is $161,000 - $241,000 and depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
Primary Location: United States-California-San Diego
Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Substation Engineering
Job Posting: Dec 6, 2025
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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