Power Delivery Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Power Delivery Project Manager in Austin, Texas, to manage all phases of Power Delivery projects including scope planning, execution, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of experience in the field, with a minimum of 2 years in project management.

This role involves mentoring team members, overseeing non-engineering components of projects, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must demonstrate strong project management and communication skills, and commitment to HDR's inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience in the power industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or commitment to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Power Delivery projects.
• Apply project management tools and techniques effectively.
• Mentor and train project teams.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Company Overview

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world? We believe electricity powers modern life and as part of our Power sector you will help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow.

About the Role

HDR Engineering is looking for a Power Delivery Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The primary duties include planning, developing, executing, and closing out all aspects of Power Delivery projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and proposal development, team assignment, execution, closeout, quality control, schedule and budget management. Projects may involve substations, system protection/planning, transmission lines, distribution lines and associated strategic services such as routing/siting, environmental permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic project management tools and techniques: project life cycle, client goals, contract terms, risk, work breakdown structures, scope/schedule/budget, financial management, earned value, communication, change management, and project closeout.
• Independent coordination of engineers and team members throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Oversee non‑engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right‑of‑way acquisition, construction management and other services.
• Lead the QA/QC process and ensure world‑class quality.
• Work independently, mentor, train and/or supervise one or more transmission APMs, Project Engineers and/or junior design staff.
• Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities.
• Represent HDR in marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.
• Travel for business development and execution may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) with active commitment to obtain P.E.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Ability to interact with various design teams and excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commitment to participating in our employee‑owned culture.

Work Information

Primary Location: United States; Texas; Austin
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Substation Engineering
Job Posting Date: Apr 9, 2026