Power Delivery Engineering Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as Power Delivery Engineering Team Lead. Lead 3–5 engineers and designers on transmission, distribution, substations, and telecommunications projects, with responsibilities spanning technical leadership, staff supervision, and project oversight.

The role emphasizes quality management, business development involvement, and coordination across sections, driving excellence and client satisfaction in a complex utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage priorities.
• Leadership and organizational skills are essential in leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of approximately 3–5 engineering and design professionals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development guidance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Assist with workload planning and resource allocation for projects and client needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Project management

Staff mentoring

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Power Delivery Engineering Team Lead - ( 196685 )

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?

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.

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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 is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as a Team Lead within our Power Delivery practice. This role combines technical leadership, staff supervision, project oversight, and quality management. The successful candidate will lead a team of 3 to 5 engineers and designers while supporting the delivery of complex electric utility infrastructure projects and providing exceptional service to our clients.

In the role of Power Delivery Engineering Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Assist the Area Section Manager with operations and production of section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality, and marketing support.
• May function as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or technical lead and assist in responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Assist with administrative responsibility for team staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Be directly involved with Business Group clients in marketing, project production, and related issues.
• Assist in verifying that project work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated proactively through a project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of approximately 3-5 engineering and design professionals.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development guidance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Assist with workload planning and resource allocation to support project and client needs.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Lead and oversee the execution of transmission, distribution, substation, and/or telecommunications engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams throughout project lifecycles.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance with client standards and industry requirements.
• Support project managers with scope development, schedule management, risk identification, and budget performance.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when required.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• Establish and maintain high standards for engineering quality and consistency.
• Conduct quality control reviews of project deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes, standards, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Client & Business Support

• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and support business development activities.
• Assist in identifying new opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Contribute to proposals, staffing plans, and strategic growth initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in electric utility infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of utility design standards and construction practices
• Multi‑discipline project leadership experience
• Strong background in one or more of the following: Transmission Line Engineering, Distribution Engineering, or Substation Engineering
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating technical work
• Experience managing or mentoring engineering staff
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Experience supporting proposal development and client relationship management

Required Qualifications

• 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

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

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2026

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

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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