Distribution Team Lead

HDR • Raleigh, NC

21h

About The Position

HDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Distribution Engineering Team Lead to lead and grow its nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This technical leadership role is responsible for the technical aspects and deliverables of assigned projects. As a member of the North Carolina Power Delivery management team, the Team Lead will help shape HDR’s distribution practice in North Carolina and beyond. The position calls for a self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of distribution engineering, and the ability to manage teams and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on the role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of distribution design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power industry.
• Previous staff supervision experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a self-starter approach.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of small to medium-sized projects.
• Experience and client relationships in the Carolinas, including Duke Energy.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a distribution engineering and design team, including assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Oversee the technical execution of distribution projects to ensure quality, timeliness, and budget compliance.
• Plan and allocate resources for junior staff in alignment with HDR’s project execution processes.
• Assist with proposal development, including technical writing and project estimating within the area of technical expertise.
• Support the Distribution Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.
• Attend training to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline.
• Collaborate with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to support integration of services and consistent delivery of solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior