Substation Engineering Manager/ Team Lead

About the role

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead (EM/TL) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. This role involves drawing upon broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Substation projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. You will also be responsible for technical execution of the project deliverables, hiring, developing, and supervising a technical team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develops a partnership with a Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM/TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Sets up and manages project schedules, budgets, and scopes.
• Supports the technical aspect 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 independently and will direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more 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 will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May also 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license.
• Minimum 10 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff.
• Previous staff supervision experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Experience using industry standard design software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, Webex, Teams, etc.).
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license.
• Minimum 8 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff.
• Previous staff supervision experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Experience using industry standard design software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, Webex, Teams, etc.).
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer 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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $132,671 - $189,530 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular