South Carolina Power Market Sector Lead

HDR•Fort Mill, SC

16d

About The Position

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? 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 is looking for a Power Market Sector Leader to provide oversight and direction for the growth of HDR’s Power program in South Carolina. HDR is recognized by Engineering News Record in the Top 20 for Power. With over 1,000 professionals working within the Power Market Sector, we are leading siting and routing, environmental due diligence, transmission and distribution design, power generation, and hydropower. HDR has established and growing offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill that are well positioned to support our state’s design demands for utilities, data centers, and renewable energy. The Power Market Sector Leader will bring power generation, power delivery, or comparable technical experience to South Carolina, with a seller/doer mindset to grow these services with power utilities, cooperatives, energy developers, industrial and technology companies. The primary duties of the Power Market Sector Leader include leadership and responsibility for program growth with an emphasis on client development, market diversification, and recruiting and developing talent to support project needs. This position will work closely with local, regional, and national leaders to influence the general direction of the Power program to ensure that the operations and growth expectations are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
Experienced 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

Nice To Haves

PE license, or Industry equivalent
PMP Certification
Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%25), meeting with staff in South Carolina offices, and regional meetings with key Power Market Sector leadership
Local candidates are preferred

Responsibilities

Being responsible for growing, monitoring, and participating in the execution of HDR’s portfolio of Power services in South Carolina.
Partnering with local and regional business development leaders to position ahead of market trends and implement strategies to diversify work and grow client relationships.
Identifying and pursuing opportunities to deliver a variety of services including but not limited to design, consulting, advisory services, owners engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning. Clients may include power utilities, cooperatives, energy developers, industrial and technology companies.
Identifying and establishing effective external teaming relationships to support program growth. This includes developing relationships with industry counterparts and representing HDR in industry associations and as a role model in business and community organizations.
Providing leadership and project management to ensure projects have appropriate staff and that work is executed in a quality manner.
Performing client management, project management and/or technical support activities. Serve as a Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager.
Coordinating closely with the South Carolina Business Group Manager, Power Market Leaders, and Power Business Development Leaders, to align resources and technical expertise with workload and marketing efforts to deliver for the clients.
Driving client growth, locally and regionally, including recruiting and hiring staff to support and implement business development and marketing plans.
Coordinating with local operations, section managers, and business group leadership to support work sharing efforts.
Leading and motivating the staff to meet growth goals.