Electrical Distribution Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to lead complex distribution line projects. This role involves managing project life cycles, mentoring team members, and ensuring quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team, fostering an inclusive environment while driving business development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to quality, making a significant impact in the power industry. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to the world's challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of distribution design experience.
• 7 years related experience with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage overhead and underground distribution line projects.
• Lead project teams and ensure quality control throughout project life cycle.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

CYMCAP

ETAP

Polywater Pull Planner

O-calc

SpidaCalc

Pole Foreman

PLS-CADD

MicroStation

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Electrical Distribution Project Manager - (183872)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage overhead and/or underground distribution line projects in the local region and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex distribution line projects.

Additionally, you will leverage existing staff across the company to deliver projects and support business development for new opportunities and proposal development within the practice.

As an Electrical Distribution Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:

• Managing and leading distribution projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world-class quality.
• At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Providing project team member oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world-class services to clients in the region.
• Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities.
• May coordinate with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of distribution professionals.
• At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of distribution design experience.
• Minimum 6 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts, and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff.
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• Act as client manager and/or project manager for select clients.
• Development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM.
• Experience with electrical and planning analysis software, such as: CYMCAP, ETAP, or Polywater Pull Planner.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis, such as: O-calc, SpidaCalc, or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using CAD software packages for electrical distribution, such as: PLS-CADD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS.
• Experience with new business designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Experience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management, and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in 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.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: Various locations across the United States.

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Mar 11, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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