Substation Physical Engineering Team Leader
About the role
This technical leadership role is responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them. This role requires a self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of substation physical engineering, and the ability to manage teams and projects.
Responsibilities
- Team Management & Development: Managing a high-performing substation physical engineering team. This includes assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
- Project Oversight: The Team Lead will oversee the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance. They will plan and allocate resources for junior staff, ensuring alignment with HDR’s project execution processes.
- Proposal Development: Assist with developing proposals to include technical writing and project estimating within the area of technical expertise.
- Strategic Growth & Business Planning: Supporting the Substation Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.
- Technical Leadership & Innovation: Attend trainings to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
- Collaboration & Integration: Work with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions.
Requirements
- 10 years of Substation design experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience in project execution within the Power industry
- Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
- Previous experience managing commercial aspects of small to medium sized projects
- Experience and client relationships in the Carolinas, local candidates are preferred
- Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm
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
Skills
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.
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Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte
Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Asheville
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting: Jul 27, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.