Power Delivery Project Leader – Hawaii

HDR; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking Power Delivery Project Engineers who want to lead meaningful work across Hawaii. You’ll own electric utility projects end-to-end, guiding overhead and underground design from planning through construction, while coordinating with utilities, clients, and regulators in a high-performing environment.

This role offers islanded-system exposure, leadership growth opportunities, and a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or able to obtain.
• Experience in power delivery/project execution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electric utility projects, guiding overhead and underground design from planning through construction.
• Own project performance – scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams in a high-performing environment.
• Serve as the primary liaison with utilities, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Drive technical quality through QA/QC and adherence to standards.
• Lead design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and presentations.
• Coordinate across disciplines to deliver efficient, constructible solutions.
• Manage change processes, permitting, and regulatory approvals.
• Support construction through field engagement and issue resolution.
• Continuously improve project delivery through lessons learned and feedback.

Skills

Power delivery

Project management

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking Power Delivery Project Engineers who want to lead meaningful work across Hawaii. You’ll own electric utility projects end-to-end, guiding overhead and underground design from planning through construction, while coordinating with utilities, clients, and regulators in a high-performing environment.

This role offers islanded-system exposure, leadership growth opportunities, and a collaborative, employee-owned culture.