Industrial Energy Transition Lead

Industrial Energy Transition Lead - (180778)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Industrial Energy Transition Lead will involve identifying and pursuing opportunities to support new and existing clients to establish energy targets and develop strategic plans, initiatives, and roadmaps for realizing these goals. Responsibilities for this position will include internal and external client and business development, market penetration strategy development and implementation, and serving as a technical consultant and/or client/project manager for strategic projects primarily in electrification, electrified and hydrogen mobility, distributed generation and other emerging markets.

The candidate will also work with Industrial and Power Market sector leadership on implementation of HDR’s national market approach and overall strategy. The Leader will be expected to establish and maintain strong client relationships and an in-depth understanding of clients’ business objectives.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver a variety of HDR services in the energy market including but not limited to consulting, advisory services, owners engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning.
• Responsible for assisting clients with the formulation, assessment, and implementation plans of energy systems and portfolios ranging from microgrid scale to large scale utility systems.
• Serve as Project and/or Client Manager for key contracts and be responsible for the coordination, quality, and timely completion of projects or programs.
• Leader should be capable of helping clients think strategically about how they generate and consume energy including potential funding and financing alternatives.
• Coordinate the involvement and input of multi-discipline planning teams involving those with expertise in power delivery, thermal generation, engineering, project controls, environmental permitting, site assessments, project economics, and risk assessment.
• Participation in internal planning meetings to identify target markets and clients.
• Establishment and maintenance of client relationships and involvement with marketing, contractual, and development meetings. Candidate should be able to recognize other HDR services and activities outside of core development services that would benefit clients.
• Participation in reviews with applicable internal and external project stakeholders including client legal and commercial teams, third party developers, connecting utilities, regulatory agencies, and supporting public engagement.
• Conducting work sessions for planning, design and contract document development in conjunction with other staff.
• Perform other duties as needed – it is desired that Leader have a specific interest in helping clients navigate processes and solve problems, regardless of the specific content.
• Lead sustainability efforts in the Food & Beverage market. Position and win opportunities with Food & Beverage clients to meet Sustainability goals (such as Water minimalization, Waste Management, Energy transition, etc.)
• Serve as HDR’s Hydrogen Subject Matter Expert
• Present at industry and client events to support HDR brand awareness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience including 3+ years in a development role in the energy industry, specifically in the areas of decarbonization, electrification, and distributed generation.
• Experience helping clients manage energy transitions.
• Demonstrated ability to establish new business relationships and closing business.
• Experience with consulting, planning, design, construction, and operation of energy systems.
• Understanding of policy and financial drivers for the energy market.
• Participant in industry professional organizations, publications, and conferences.
• Understanding of the various energy markets in the United States and ability to identify and market renewable and other energy opportunities within those markets.
• Must have client development and management skills with a strong ability to maintain a high standard of quality.
• Travel approximately 25% of time.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration
• 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

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Rosemont

Other Locations : United States-Illinois, United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry : Industrial

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Business Class : Industrial Services

Job Posting : Aug 8, 2024