Substation Engineering Manager (Electrical Engineer)

HDR • Sacramento, CA

98d

About The Position

As a Substation Engineering Manager (EM) in an established Power Delivery practice, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree in Engineering.
• CA Professional Engineer or ability to gain reciprocity upon hire.
• Willingness to have a strong in-office presence 4-5 days a week.
• Interest in engaging in technical and industry groups (IEEE, NAPE, EPRI, etc.).
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Takes initiative and is flexible with embracing change to accomplish project goals.
• Thrives in a team environment and has strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables.
• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Support 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.
• Work independently and direct, mentor, and/or train one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise.
• Attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Work with Project Manager and Project Controller on project reviews with management as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees