Substation Engineering Manager

HDR•Lincoln, NE

70d

About The Position

HDR is hiring a Substation Engineering Manager in its Power sector to support the generation, transmission, and delivery of electricity. The role partners with project managers: project managers oversee scope, schedule, budget, and client management, while the Engineering Manager is responsible for technical execution. The manager develops technical project execution plans, assigns tasks, guides project teams, and supports technical aspects of project planning and delivery. This includes proposal development, work breakdown structures, progress and risk assessments, change management, and schedule management. The role coordinates or performs quality checks and reviews of project deliverables in accordance with HDR’s Quality Management Systems, and may review work from other teams. It works independently and may direct, mentor, or train Project Engineers, EITs, and CADD/Designers. The manager may lead multiple concurrent projects with teams in different locations, participate in project reviews, and work with senior engineers and technical leaders to develop specialized expertise. The position may also contribute technical papers or presentations for industry events. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
Previous experience in electrical design of buildings, including lighting, power, or systems.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
Commitment to actively participating in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Eight years of technical design experience with high-voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV.
Conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components of substation projects.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional and department staff, technical managers, and project staff.
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous consulting firm experience.
Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Project Manager, with the Project Manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management and the Engineering Manager responsible for technical project execution.
Develop and implement project execution plans for the technical aspects of projects.
Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
Support the technical aspects of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment and mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
Coordinate or perform quality checks and reviews of project deliverables in accordance with HDR Quality Management Systems requirements, processes, and procedures.
Perform quality checks or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
Work independently and potentially direct, mentor, or train Project Engineers, EITs, and CADD/Designers.
Lead multiple projects concurrently, using teams in different locations.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop technical expertise, and attend relevant training and seminars.
May help develop technical papers or presentations showcasing HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.