Power Distribution Team Lead

Power Distribution Team Lead

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?

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.

The Power Distribution Team Lead supports the operational and strategic leadership of the production team, with a focus on delivering high-quality services to clients in the energy sector. This role involves overseeing technical staff, ensuring project profitability, maintaining high morale, and supporting business development efforts.

In the role of Power Distribution Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the power distribution team, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, quality assurance, and client support.
• Serve as Assistant Project Manager or engineering lead on power distribution projects, contributing to project planning, execution, and delivery while supporting broader team management responsibilities.
• Support administrative oversight of technical staff and service functions, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry standards.
• Lead coordination efforts with other internal teams (e.g., environmental, civil, geotechnical) to deliver integrated solutions for power distribution clients.
• Participate in business development activities including marketing strategy, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Engage directly with private and public sector clients to support project delivery, resolve technical challenges, and build long-term relationships.
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, organized, and executed using proactive project management methodologies tailored to power distribution operations.
• Implement and uphold company policies, safety standards, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Assist in recruiting, training, mentoring, and managing technical personnel with power distribution expertise.
• Collaborate with National Directors and marketing teams to support local and national power distribution initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the team and company.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.)

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Oct 6, 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.