Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead

HDR•Houston, TX

89d

About The Position

HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead (EM/TL) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. As a Substation EM/TL in a well-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. The EM/TL is also responsible for hiring, developing, and direct supervision of a team of junior and/or mid-level engineers, technicians, and/or project support staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity
Substation design experience with voltages of 230kV and above
Conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components
Previous consulting firm experience desired
Previous staff supervision experience preferred
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
Understands IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
Experience with industry-standard design software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

Develops a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM/TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables
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
Works with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and/or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers
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
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