Power Delivery Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Power Delivery Team Lead in Texas, to lead substation, transmission and distribution projects within our growing Texas presence. You will build and mentor a local Power Delivery team, drive project delivery, QA/QC, and partner with clients and HDR leadership to win work while meeting schedule, budget and safety goals.

This leadership role requires strong PM skills, client relationship building, and the ability to manage multi-project portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Power Delivery team and manage substation, transmission and distribution projects.
• Oversee project life cycle: scope, team, execution, quality, schedule, budget.
• Mentor Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, and support staff.
• Lead QA/QC per HDR QMS for world-class quality.
• Support business development and client relationships in Texas region.
• Travel as needed for business development and project execution.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

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 Engineering is currently seeking multiple Power Delivery Team Leads to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Texas. Our priority location is Houston; however, we are seeking talented professionals interested in working in our Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and El Paso offices.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice in Texas, this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level. You will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team of Power Delivery (Substation, Transmission and Distribution) design professionals while managing complex Power Delivery projects in Texas and beyond. You will likely have prior experience providing project management and technical leadership on small/medium Power Delivery projects. You are now ready to take-on a broader role including overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex Power Delivery projects, frequent client facing and relationship building, and providing operational support to a Power Delivery team. Equally important, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high performing team to help execute these projects.

As a Power Delivery Team Lead your role will encompass the following:

• Establishing the primary local Power Delivery relationship with one or more local, strategic clients, including overseeing execution of projects, driving quality and delivery for that client, technical leadership, marketing new opportunities, and profitability to achieve business objectives.
• Managing and leading Power Delivery 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. Initially, focusing on substation projects and expanding to transmission and distribution projects in the future.
• 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.
• Building, developing and supervising a local Power Delivery team and overseeing workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and delivering world class services to clients in the Texas region.
• Collaborating with team members across the region and nationally and balancing staff workload, quality, utilization, team morale, and training.
• Establishing a network of relationships with technical peers in other offices and leveraging those relationships and resources for work-sharing opportunities.
• Coordinating with marketing and technical leadership in support of business development opportunities.
• Supporting, leading and engaging in broader business development activities for new opportunities with existing and target clients in the region.
• At times, travelling for business development and project execution purposes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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

United States - Texas - Houston

Other Locations

Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, El Paso

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

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.