HDR

Senior Power Consultant

HDR$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field
  • At least 10 years of consulting experience in the power sector
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
  • Willingness to regularly travel for client engagements
  • Master's degree in relevant fields preferred
  • Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, or PgMP preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with high technical complexity
  • Direct services for large project teams or single large project leadership
  • Support governance structures for utility and power initiatives
  • Execute planning and delivery strategies for new power generation projects
  • Advise clients on generation planning and asset strategy
  • Implement project controls and manage risks
  • Facilitate collaboration among engineering, construction, and client teams
  • Contribute to growth and mentorship in HDR's program management services

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering engagement and participation
  • Continuous learning and adaptation encouraged
  • Opportunities for professional mentorship and development
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse team dynamics
  • Exposure to cutting-edge power generation projects
Full Job Description
HDR currently has an opening in North Carolina for a Senior Power Consultant to join our Resources Business Group team and Power Market Sector. Primary responsibilities for this position are to plan and direct management consulting projects, support or lead multi-disciplinary projects, and participate in large programs. The Senior Power Consultant will support the development and delivery of new power generation capital projects, utility planning support, and establishment of program management frameworks for power projects. This role integrates strategic advisory and project execution, serving as a trusted partner to power clients and internal leadership. The position requires strong experience in capital project lifecycle delivery, utility operations and planning, and ability to stand up and mature PMO functions to support large-scale programs, as well as strong interpersonal, presentation, and delivery skills. The willingness to mentor staff is also important to help us develop the next generation of management consultants. We value lifelong learners who are curious and willing to adapt to the changing business environment. This position will require an individual who has the ability and passion to apply a futuristic mindset, learn new tools and skills, and encourage others to do the same. #LI-BC2 Key Responsibilities 3 Assume leadership responsibilities for the management of multidisciplinary infrastructure programs with a high degree of technical complexity and non-technical intricacies. 3 Direct the services provided by multiple large program teams or provide day-to-day leadership on a single large project. 3 Support development of leading studies and program-level governance structures for utility and power producer initiatives (e.g., fleet transitions, generation portfolio investments, or strategic capital programs) 3 Support development and execution of new power generation capital projects, including project planning, delivery strategy, scope development, and coordination with owners, engineers, and stakeholders. 3 Provide advisory services to power and data center clients related to generation planning, asset strategy, and infrastructure investment prioritization. 3 Develop and implement project and program controls, including scheduling, cost tracking, risk management, and change management processes. 3 Facilitate coordination between engineering, construction, and client teams to ensure alignment and execution of project objectives. 3 Contribute to the growth of HDR's program management services by (1) building a long-term trusted advisory relationship with clients; (2) looking for opportunities to expand our services to address the needs of existing clients; (3) supporting the pursuit of new program contract opportunities; (4) mentoring and training staff working on programs; and (5) supporting practice-wide initiatives. 3 Contribute thought leadership in utility or power producer program delivery and capital project development. Preferred Qualifications 3 Experience supporting development and delivery of power generation or major utility capital projects. 3 Experience working with utility clients on planning, asset management, or owner's engineering programs. 3 Experience working in an integrated fashion within a Program Management Office (PMO) comprised of both consultant and client staff 3 Familiarity with program governance, project controls, and reporting frameworks for large capital programs. 3 Strong leadership skills with experience building a cohesive team culture and managing team members located in various locations 3 Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sciences, Planning, Business Administration or closely related field 3 At least one of the following licenses/certifications recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered: Professional Engineering License (PE), PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, AICP Certification, or CMAA Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Certification 3 Willingness to travel regularly, and if needed, commute to a client's site temporarily Qualifications Required Qualifications 3 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or closely related field 3 A minimum of 10 years consulting experience and extensive related expertise 3 Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access and Outlook 3 Excellent interpersonal skills and strong relationship, organizational and follow-up skills 3 An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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