Power Market Sector Lead, Canada
HDR · Calgary, AB
- On site
- Full-time
- CA$224,000 / year
- Calgary, AB
Job highlights
- Lead Canada's power market sector growth.
- Manage staff, programs, and business development.
- Drive project delivery and client relationships.
- Build and lead national engineering teams.
- Shape the future of Canada's energy.
About the role
About HDR and the Power Sector
HDR is a company where employee-owners are valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work. We foster a culture of inclusion and constantly question our impact on the world. Our Power sector plays a crucial role in shaping how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered to meet growing global energy demands. You will join industry-recognized engineers and scientists at the forefront of grid transformation, contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems. This is an opportunity to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation, and leave your mark on the energy future.Role Overview: Power Market Sector Lead, Canada
HDR is seeking a dynamic Power Market Sector Lead for Canada to drive growth across multiple practices and technical innovations. This key role involves staff and program management, building national teams, and supporting business development for a diverse range of power projects and clients. You will leverage HDR's recognition as a Top 20 Power sector firm by Engineering News Record, working with over 1,000 professionals experienced in transmission and distribution design, power generation, hydropower, and environmental services.Key Responsibilities
The Power Market Sector Leader will utilize their expertise in power generation, delivery, hydropower, or comparable fields, coupled with a seller/doer mindset, to expand services for power utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients. Primary duties include:- Leading program growth with a focus on client development and market diversification.
- Recruiting and developing talent to meet project and program needs.
- Collaborating with local, regional, and national leaders to guide the Canadian Power program's growth and operational expectations.
- Overseeing program management, project management, delivery design, quality management, client relationships, and opportunity identification.
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams to create high-quality power design solutions for generation, delivery, hydropower, renewables, data centers, and industrial clients in Canada.
- Collaborating with US and UK power teams and other HDR business groups to meet regional regulatory requirements and deliver world-class services.
- Leading the design, planning, management, permitting, and delivery of power generation, power delivery, hydropower, renewable energy projects, and business continuity/resiliency components.
Specific Duties Include:
- Program management for power generation, power delivery, hydropower, and renewable energy clients, including support for technology, data center, and industrial clients.
- Developing and managing strategic marketing programs and client relationships.
- Acting as a Senior Project Manager or Senior Engineer (seller-doer).
- Building and supervising teams of engineers and designers across Canada, overseeing workload, quality, training, and performance reviews.
- Collaborating with marketing and client leaders to enhance existing client relationships, with a focus on power delivery and generation.
- Utilizing knowledge of utility frameworks, design standards, and project delivery models to scope new project opportunities.
- Applying experience with power delivery procurement and construction best practices in Canada.
- Leveraging staff for engineering execution and ensuring world-class design quality.
- Supporting Business Groups in delivering complex power delivery solutions.
- Developing relationships and agreements with regional teaming partners.
- Managing projects from scope development to closeout, including quality, schedule, and budget control.
- Leading risk management activities.
- Directing technical messaging and professional engagement at industry events.
- Establishing direction and growth strategies for the Market Sector.
- Managing existing staff, identifying future needs, and leading recruitment efforts.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
- Proven experience in developing and managing strategic marketing programs and client relationships.
- Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting and professional growth.
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
- Ability to work cooperatively with various HDR leadership roles.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of 4 years of substation and/or transmission design, or 4+ years of power generation design.
- 2 years of project management, site inspections, or Engineer of Record roles.
- Professional Engineer designation in Canada (or equivalent, with expectation to obtain Canadian designation).
- Experience with both traditional and alternative procurement delivery models.
- Strong leadership, staff management, and program management experience with national remote teams.
- Understanding of contractual risk and mitigation strategies.
- Risk identification and management experience related to power delivery regulatory approvals and design.
What We Believe
HDR fosters a collaborative culture where employee-owners build on each other's experiences to achieve great things. Our eight Employee Network Groups support a sense of belonging and provide a supportive environment for all employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.Compensation and Location
The expected compensation range for this position is $174,000 - $224,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.Primary Location: Vancouver, BC, CanadaOther Locations: Saskatoon, SK; Toronto, ON; Calgary, ABIndustry: PowerSchedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Power Generation Job Posting: March 20, 2026 HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Skills & topics
- Power Market Sector Lead
- Canada
- HDR
- Power Generation
- Power Delivery
- Hydropower
- Renewable Energy
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Engineering
- Grid Transformation
- Substation Design
- Transmission Design
- Energy Sector
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Seller-Doer
- Infrastructure
- Utilities
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership, program management, and power sector experience relevant to Canadian utilities and developers.
- Showcase your seller-doer skills: Emphasize your track record in client development, opportunity identification, and securing new business.
- Demonstrate Canadian market knowledge: Detail your familiarity with Canadian utility frameworks, design standards, and procurement models.
- Express your commitment to culture: Articulate how your values align with HDR's employee-owned, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
- Prepare for behavioral and technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to team leadership, risk management, and complex project challenges.
Technical preparation
Study Canadian power regulations and standards.,Review substation and transmission design principles.,Familiarize with hydropower and renewable energy technologies.,Understand grid modernization and data center needs.
Behavioral questions
Describe your leadership style for remote teams.,How do you develop and manage client relationships?,How do you handle program growth and market diversification?,Share an experience of managing complex project risks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Power Market Sector Lead, Canada role at HDR?
- The primary focus of the Power Market Sector Lead, Canada role at HDR is to drive growth and expansion of HDR's power market sector across Canada. This involves strategic leadership, staff and program management, business development, and building strong client relationships within the Canadian power industry.
- What types of projects will the Power Market Sector Lead be involved with at HDR?
- The Power Market Sector Lead will be involved with a diverse range of power projects, including power generation (thermal, reciprocating, hydropower), power delivery (substations, transmission, distribution), renewable energy, technology, data centers, and industrial clients. They will also contribute to business continuity and resiliency components.
- What are the key qualifications for the Power Market Sector Lead, Canada position?
- Key qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field, a minimum of 10 years of industry experience, strong experience in strategic marketing programs and client relationship management, and proven staff development capabilities. A Professional Engineer designation in Canada is preferred.
- How does HDR foster an inclusive work environment for its employees?
- HDR fosters an inclusive environment by valuing each employee-owner, encouraging authentic self-expression, and promoting novel ideas. They have eight Employee Network Groups that support belonging and offer a supportive environment for engagement. HDR is also committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
- What is the salary range for the Power Market Sector Lead, Canada position?
- The expected compensation range for this position in Toronto, ON/Vancouver, BC is $174,000 - $224,000 annually. The final salary will depend on factors such as skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
- What is the work arrangement for the Power Market Sector Lead, Canada role?
- While the job description lists multiple locations across Canada, the role involves building and managing multiple national remote teams, suggesting a flexible work arrangement that may include remote or hybrid options, with a strong emphasis on leadership and collaboration across dispersed teams.
- What does HDR look for in a candidate's approach to client relationships?
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