Original job description
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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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.
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.
The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout.
As a Substation Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:
- Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
- Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, Discipline Leads, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
- Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
- As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, Provincial/County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
- Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
- Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
- Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
- Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
- Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of utilities and substation project management experience.
- 10 years related experience inclusive of a minimum of 5 years experience in project management
- PMP
- Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
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Responsibilities
Manage substation engineering projects throughout their full lifecycle, including scope and proposal development, team assignments, execution, quality control, schedule and budget oversight, and closeout. Lead and support project teams, client relationships, business development, hiring plans, and coordination across offices and disciplines.
Requirements
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, at least 10 years of related experience, and at least 5 years of utility and substation project management experience; a PMP is also listed. Candidates should have strong organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills, with experience in system planning, transmission or distribution, permitting, public involvement, or real estate acquisition considered beneficial.
Skills
- Substation Project Management
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Scope Development
- Proposal Development
- Project Team Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Budget Management
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Client Management
- Business Development
- Workload Management
- Staff Mentoring
- Hiring Planning
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Construction
Keywords
- Substation Engineering
- Utilities
- Project Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Project Management Professional
- PMP
- Scope Development
- Proposal Development
- Project Execution
- Quality Management Systems
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
- Budget Management
- System Planning
- Communication Systems
- Distribution Lines
- Transmission Lines
- Public Involvement
- Environmental Permitting
- Real Estate Acquisition
- Right Of Way Acquisition
- Construction Management
- Client Management
- Business Development
- Project Team Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Worksharing
- Design Teams
