HDR

Substation Engineering Manager

HDR$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation electrical design
  • Professional Engineering license required (e.g., PE or P.Eng)
  • Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D)

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Electrical Engineers within multi-discipline teams
  • Lead substation engineering teams to ensure quality and timely design delivery
  • Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in design meetings
  • Provide technical leadership as Electrical Engineering Manager on multiple projects
  • Conduct collaborative design development and contract document work sessions
  • Implement and enforce QA/QC processes; participate in code compliance reviews
  • Mentor junior engineers and support technical development across the team

Benefits

  • Employee-owned culture fostering collaboration and engagement
  • Diversity and inclusion through Employee Network Groups
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Culture that values impact on the community and world
  • Encouragement for employees to bring authentic selves to work
Full Job Description
In the role of Substation Engineering Manager, we'll count on you to: - Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within a multi-discipline team throughout the full project lifecycle. - Lead substation engineering teams-including P&C, Civil, Structural, and Physical-to ensure quality, coordination, and timely delivery of all design packages. - Establish and maintain client relationships; participate in design and production meetings related to substation and electrical systems. - Serve as Electrical Engineering Manager on multiple projects, providing technical leadership and oversight. - Conduct design development and contract document work sessions in collaboration with the Project Manager and other disciplines. - Implement and enforce QA/QC processes across engineering disciplines; participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies. - Manage project workload and coordinate team efforts to meet schedule and quality expectations. - Track technical progress and adjust team activities to align with project goals. - Mentor junior engineers and designers; support technical development and consistency across the team. - Perform other duties as required. Preferred Qualifications - Masters degree in Engineering - A Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation electrical design - Strong understanding of substation power systems, protection and control, and grounding design - Proficiency with power system analysis and design tools (e.g., ETAP, CYME), and Microsoft Office - Knowledge of substation physical layout, P&C, grounding, and major equipment specifications (e.g., power transformers, breakers, switches, and steel structures) is an asset - Previous experience with utilities or engineering consulting firm Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering - A minimum of 10 years of experience - Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. - Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector - Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit) - An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Size
10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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