Area Substation Business Class Leader

HDR, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Area Substation Business Class Leader to guide the Central Texas Substations team. You will oversee project delivery, mentor engineers and coordinate with client managers to align technical execution with HDR’s strategic goals.

In this role you’ll manage multi-disciplinary staff, develop technical papers, and build strong client relationships to deliver world-class substation solutions and power delivery services across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of relevant engineering and project leadership experience.
• Professional engineering registration preferred.
• Experience leading diverse teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong client relations and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of substation engineering projects in Central Texas.
• Manage technical staff and sub-consultant teams to meet delivery needs.
• Develop technical papers and presentations showcasing HDR capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electrical engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineering registration

Job description

Area Substation Business Class Leader - ( 197163 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR is looking for an Area Business Class Leader-Substations to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The Area Business Class Leader-Substations will be responsible for the execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned. This individual must be a competent engineer who understands and can complete all technical requirements of projects from basic to moderate complexity. They will be required to support the growth of a Substation team and assign tasks to senior level staff and provide technical mentorship to the team. They will be responsible for the coordination and assignment of quality control reviews for work performed by senior level engineers and/or designers. They will also work with client managers and the national business class 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. They may also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. This position requires a self-motivated candidate who can work independently and directly, mentor, train, and/or supervise the efforts of the Area Substation team. They will be expected to establish strong client relationships in the region and must have an in-depth understanding of clients’ business objectives to determine effective execution strategies. They will also be expected to build local teams and/or leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to those clients. The Area Business Class Leader-Substations will also manage individual projects within their technical expertise.

In the role of Area Substation Business Class Leader, we’ll count on you to:

• Be responsible for monitoring, growing and participating in the execution of HDR’s portfolio of Power Delivery services throughout the Central Texas Area.
• Manage key projects or programs, including managing technical staff and sub-consultant teams to meet project delivery needs and exceed client expectations.
• Assist with the development of technical papers and presentations that showcase HDR’s capabilities and industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associated to enhance HDR’s technical expertise and brand

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Oct 21, 2026

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