Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead
HDRUnited States
Posted March 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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Job Description
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The role requires a broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage substation projects, with a focus on leading, guiding, and advising clients, projects, and teams.
Requirements
- Develops a partnership with a 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
- 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 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
- Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
- 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
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
