Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

About the role

This technical leadership role is responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them. As a key member of our NC Power Delivery management team, the Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for:

• Team Management & Development: Managing a high-performing substation P&C engineering team. This includes assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focusing 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.
• Techncal 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.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s substation practice in the North Carolina area and beyond. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a high-performing substation P&C engineering team.
• Overseeing the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance.
• Aiding in proposal development, including technical writing and project estimating.
• Supporting the Substation Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.
• Attending trainings to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• Collaborating with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE License.
• Design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of P&C design and knowledge of IEEE ANSI, and other applicable design standards.
• Experience using industry standard design software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).

Skills

• Self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills.
• Deep understanding of substation P&C engineering.
• Ability to manage teams and projects.

Benefits

• As an employee-owner, you are part of a collaborative culture that encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
• We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time

Business Class

Substation Engineering