Substation Project Manager (Northwest Region)
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About the Role
HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Anchorage, Boise, Billings, Missoula, Portland, Seattle, and Spokane.
As part of a well-established global Power Delivery practice, you will manage Substation projects of all sizes and complexities, domestically and potentially abroad. You will collaborate with design teams to execute these projects, overseeing all aspects of substation engineering from proposal development to project closeout.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
- Direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
- Oversee team member workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
- Oversee non-engineering components of projects, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
- Lead the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, ensuring work products exceed client quality expectations.
- Support client management and engage in broader business development activities with existing and target clients.
- Coordinate with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop hiring plans to meet program and practice needs.
- Workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
- Represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of related experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
- Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- FE or PE license preferred; PMP in lieu of PE.
- Experience with system protection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines.
- Exposure to public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location:
- Montana: $109,000 - $156,000
- Spokane, WA: $109,000 - $156,000
- Seattle/Bellevue/Everett, WA: $137,676 - $196,680
- Olympia, WA: $114,730 - $163,900
- Gig Harbor, WA: $126,203 - $180,290
- Vancouver, WA: $120,467 - $172,095
Schedule
Full-time, regular position.
Primary locations: Boise, ID. Other locations: Anchorage, AK; Coeur d'Alene, ID; Everett, Bellevue, Gig Harbor, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, WA; Butte, Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula, MT; Bend, Portland, Salem, Ashland, OR.