Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead

About the role

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead (EM/TL) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. This role involves leading and guiding technical teams on high voltage substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops a partnership with a Project Manager (PM) while taking responsibility for the technical aspects of projects.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Sets and assigns project tasks to the project team members and provides technical guidance.
• Supports the technical aspects of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Works with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and/or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world-class quality product to the client.
• Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attends training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity.
• Substation design experience with voltages of 230kV and above.
• Conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components.
• Preferred: Previous consulting firm experience, previous staff supervision experience, self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, understands IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards, track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff, experience with industry-standard design software, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. HDR is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of our employees.

Skills

Strong technical skills in electrical engineering, project management, and team leadership are essential for success in this role.

Company Culture

At HDR, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We strive to foster a sense of belonging and empower our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day.