HDR

Substation Engineering Manager

HDR • $100K — $130K *
Fargo, ND 58103In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in project execution
  • Valid Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
  • Extensive experience in the Power Market Sector
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, and Revit
  • Strong commitment to employee ownership culture

Responsibilities

  • Develop partnerships with project managers for technical execution
  • Implement project execution plans focused on technical aspects
  • Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to team members
  • Support technical scope, schedule, and budget management
  • Perform quality checks and reviews for project deliverables
  • Complete technical requirements for substation communication projects
  • Assist in scoping by analyzing existing communication infrastructure

Benefits

  • Engagement in employee ownership culture
  • Opportunities for mentoring and team leadership
  • Participation in training and seminars for professional development
  • Involvement in industry conferences through technical papers or presentations
Full Job Description
In the role of Substation Engineering Manager we'll count on you to:

  • Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Complete all technical requirements of substation communication projects of basic to moderate complexity.
  • Support substation project scoping efforts by reviewing existing communication infrastructure, current utility standards and best practices to provide a project communication recommendation to the design team.
  • Complete technical reviews of substation protection and control schematic diagrams from a communication and/or SCADA perspective.
  • Develop RTU and EMS points lists and documentation of RTU data.
  • Develop configurations for RTU's, HMI's, I/O devices, meters, PLC's, communication processors, and network devices using proprietary software packages.
  • Execute testing and troubleshooting of device configurations in a lab environment.
  • Coordination of protective relay communication port parameters and data maps with system protection engineers.
  • Coordination of EMS database changes with utilities.
  • Provide technical and troubleshooting support for field technicians. This will primarily be via telephone and email, although on-site support will also be required on an as-needed basis.
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, or train one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.
  • 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.
  • Previous consulting firm experience desired.
  • Perform other duties as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired


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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.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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