Market Development Specialist Jobs in Indiana

Indiana Power Market Sector Leader

• (193824)

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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

HDR is seeking an Indiana Power Market Sector Lead to lead the growth and delivery of our Power program across Indiana. This role will work in close coordination with regionally based teams to support client development, project delivery, and resource alignment across the IL/IN area.

The primary duties of the Power Market Sector Lead include leadership and responsibility for program growth with an emphasis on client development, market diversification, and recruiting and developing talent to support project needs. This position will work closely with local, regional, and national leaders to influence the direction of the Power program to ensure that operations and growth expectations are achieved.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Grow, monitor, and participate in the execution of HDR’s portfolio of Power services in Indiana while collaborating with Illinois and regional teams to align resources and delivery.
• Partner with local and regional business development leaders to position ahead of market trends and implement strategies to diversify work and strengthen client relationships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver services including design, consulting, advisory services, owner’s engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with power utilities, cooperatives, developers, industrial, and technology clients in Indiana, while supporting regional client needs as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain external teaming relationships and represent HDR in industry associations and community organizations.
• Provide leadership and project management to ensure projects are appropriately staffed and executed with quality, efficiency, and financial accountability.
• Serve as a Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, and/or technical leader on projects.
• Coordinate closely with Business Group Managers, other Market Sector Leaders, and Business Development Leaders to align staffing, technical expertise, and marketing efforts.
• Support work-sharing and integrated project delivery by collaborating with area staff and broader regional resources.
• Lead recruiting, hiring, and development of staff to support growth in Indiana and the IL/IN area.
• Mentor and motivate staff to achieve program and professional growth goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• If an engineer, maintain engineering registration

Required Qualifications

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

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.

Primary Location: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026