Environmental Sciences and Planning Practice Leader (Power)

Description The electric energy industry is rapidly changing. The increasing commissioning of variable energy resources combined with carbon reduction pressures are requiring bold evolutions from the power industry of the past. Power infrastructure is forced to rapidly change to meet lower cost and lower carbon emission initiatives. At the same time, our power clients are rapidly expanding beyond traditional providers to distributed generation owners. HDR is seeking a strategic-minded Power Environmental Sciences and Planning (ES&P) Practice Leader to partner with our clients to sculpt their strategies around the evolution of their power infrastructure for the next generation. As employee-owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. As part of our efforts to build a company for everyone, we weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities. With every project, we ask the same question: what’s our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ‘ https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story’ Who you are An industry leader and well recognized in the power market, you are also: Passionate about being a strategic, comprehensive solutions provider recognizing the transformation of the power industry to a lower carbon emissions future and the impacts constant changes to regulations effect our clients. An enthusiastic leader of futuristic ideas and the ability to lead teams of all generations in a rapidly evolving and complex industry. A driver who makes things happen. Things don’t ‘sit’ with you – you have a natural fire within yourself to keep things moving and to keep others focused on the goals of our team. An ‘ideas’ person with high levels of emotional intelligence which helps you gain greater insight into client needs and leverage high performance technical teams to achieve a goal. Just as comfortable having an in-depth one-on-one discussion as you are presenting in the board room or a making a technical presentation in a crowded convention center. As dedicated to the success of your co-workers as you are your own. You are a difference maker. Primary Responsibilities The Power ES&P Practice Leader is a global role and part of the overall Power leadership team at HDR. The primary responsibilities of this role include: Develop strategy, set goals and drive results for HDR’s market position in the power environmental sciences, planning and regulatory practice. These actions are achieved through HDR’s matrix structure in partnership with peer practice and technical leaders in power delivery, renewable generation, hydropower, thermal generation, and grid modernization. Works with technical leads to understand HDR’s market position and strives to develop strategies and partnerships with business development leads to foster growth globally. Collaborate with business group managers, regional business development leaders, business lines and peer practice and technical leads, to identify potential Power ES&P opportunities. Represent HDR as our power ES&P lead in the industry including industry conferences and organizations. Follows relevant changes to regulations that impact power clients and works with market sector leadership to strategize and communicate how HDR can assist clients with those changes. Nurture and develop relationships with clients to understand the challenges facing them as they map out their future in the environmental sciences, planning, and regulatory spaces. Partner with the Resources Business Group ES&P Director to create a cohesive community of practice across multiple offices and environmental disciplines. Establish and drive objectives that support the HDR annual and the five-year strategic plans for the power business. This includes client development, strategic recruitment initiatives and client satisfaction. Supporting staff development. Working with the Resources Business Group ES&P Director assess HDR’s current ES&P staff and partner with leadership to position HDR’s talent to match the needs of the future through leadership development programs. Participate in power market sector efforts such as strategic/annual planning initiatives, business development, and internal leadership collaboration activities to maximize client satisfaction and HDR success. Partner with HDR Area business group managers, business group ES&P director, regional business development leaders, and Global Environmental Director to implement strong staffing and financial strategies. Engage with HDR’s leaders in Sustainability and Resiliency, Strategic Communications, and Data Solutions to collaborate on initiatives and bring full breadth of HDR’s capabilities to our clients. Serve as principal project manager on select projects and an advisor to junior staff. This role requires travel for internal company meetings, industry conference attendance, and client liaisons. Qualifications Required Qualifications 10 year strategic leadership experience in environmental permitting/planning, and related fields, focused on developing and leading teams and providing solutions for the development of complex EIS planning and supporting documents for power infrastructure projects. 5 years focus on providing diverse power solutions to the industry. Strong brand recognition in the power industry History developing and leading teams. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an environmental sciences, environmental planning, or related discipline Track record presenting at conferences and representing a company in the power industry. Our Commitment From our CEO on down, we strive to encourage an environment that accurately reflects the rich culture and individual differences of our local communities where live and work. We are committed to a company culture which employees of differing nationalities, genders, races, sexual orientations, disabilities and ethnicities embrace each other’s differences. As a result, we are able to combine creativity and innovation with technical excellence to benefit our employees and our communities and deliver one-of-a-kind services to our clients. Our Employee Network Groups (ENGs) help create an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Our employee engagement starts with our eight Employee Network Groups (ENGs): Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women and Young Professionals. Why HDR At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way. 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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The expected compensation range for this position is based on skills, experience and education are California & Colorado: $188,958 – $250,000; New York: $214,725 – $260,738; Washington: $197,547 – $239,890 LI-MP1 NEPA, CEQA, SEPA, EIR, EIS, EA, FONSI, CATEX, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Science, Biologist, Environmental Regulatory Compliance, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Act, Power, Energy, Transmission Line, Distribution Line, Renewable Energy, Fossil Fuel Combustion Waste, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, NPDES, Steam Electric Power, US Department of Energy, DOE, Air, Cleaner Power Plants, Interstate Air Pollution Transport, Air Toxics Standards For Utilities, Benzene, Greenhouse Gas Reporting, Mercury and Air Toxics, MATS Job Field: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular