Substation Engineering Manager/ Team Lead

HDR Inc
  • Denver, CO
  • $132,671–$189,530 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Watch Our Story:'' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story''

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

You'll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Substation projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex substation projects, you'll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities. You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, you will be responsible for technical execution of the project.

You will also take responsibility for hiring, developing, and supervising a technical team of engineers and technicians.

As a Substation EM/TL your role will encompass the following:

  • 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 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • Some travel may be required.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 10 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
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationDenver, CO
Salary$132,671–$189,530 Per Year

Skills

  • Alternative Energyunmatched
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting)unmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Electric Power Generationunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Electrical Substationunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Engineer in Training (EIT)unmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
  • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Professional Engineerunmatched
  • Project Engineeringunmatched
  • Project Executionunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Sales Closing Skillsunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Presentationunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • WebExunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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