Northeast Region Power Sector Business Development Leader

Northeast Region Power Sector Business Development Leader

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Northeast Region Power Sector Business Development Leader

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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?

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Are you a strategic leader with deep roots in the power sector and a passion for driving energy transformation? HDR is seeking aPower Sector Business Development Leaderfor theNortheast Region to spearhead client engagement, business development, and strategic growth across a dynamic and evolving energy landscape.

Why HDR?

At HDR, we're not just designing power infrastructure—we're shaping the future of energy. Join a collaborative team of experts committed to delivering innovative solutions that power communities and industries. As a leader in our Power Sector, you'll have access to a diverse network of professionals and resources to help you succeed.

What You'll Do:

As the Business Development Leader, you will:

• Lead Strategic Growth: Drive HDR's market share and revenue growth across the Northeast (New England, NY, NJ, PA, OH, WV, VA, MD, DE).
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to key utilities and power developers. Understand their goals and align HDR's capabilities to meet their needs.
• Drive Business Development: Lead major pursuits and campaigns, develop winning strategies, and guide proposal efforts that reflect deep client insight.
• Shape Market Strategy: Collaborate with market and operations leadership to define and execute regional strategic plans.
• Mentor and Train: Support the maturation of business development skills across teams, fostering a culture of client focus and strategic thinking.
• Align Resources: Ensure the right talent and expertise are matched to client needs and growth opportunities in collaboration with operational partners. Help HDR attract great people.
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, business, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in the power market, with a strong track record in client development and strategic leadership.
• Proven success in leading major business development efforts and building long-term client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the Northeast energy market.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel and engage with clients and teams across the region.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working within the Northeast U.S. power sector.
• Familiarity with the way professional and construction services are solicited and contracted across the power market (transmission, distribution, generation, renewables, environmental, etc.)
  
  

Join Us

This is more than a business development role—it's a chance to lead the charge in shaping the future of energy in the Northeast. If you're a connector, a strategist, and a passionate advocate for client success, we want to hear from you.

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Deep knowledge of the A/E/C industry's standard approach to procurement of professional services
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
• Demonstrated ability to build a network of clients and industry partners
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability and desire to travel and engage with others in-person
• Demonstrated experience in growing programs in new or highly competitive markets
• Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the A/E/C industry
• Demonstrated experience in writing compelling content based on information from technical staff
  
  

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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 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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $148,761 - $279,625.

Primary Location:

United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake

Other Locations:

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Virginia-Newport News, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-New York-Albany, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:

Jul 28, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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