Power Substation Engineering Manager - Lead Projects & Teams

HDR, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Engineering Manager in Portland, OR to lead engineering teams and deliver complex substation projects in the Power sector.

You’ll work with senior engineers and external clients to shape technical approaches and ensure safety and reliability. You will collaborate with Project Managers, guide technical execution, drive quality control per HDR QMS, mentor junior staff, and manage scope, schedule, and budgets across multiple sites.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a partnership with Project Managers, wherein the PMs are responsible for scope, schedules, budgets, and client management, and the EM is responsible for technical execution of projects.
• Work closely with the technical leadership team in development and execution of processes and procedures surrounding quality control, technical expertise, and project delivery.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per HDR QMS requirements.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations for industry conferences or events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Engineering Manager in Portland, OR to lead engineering teams and deliver complex substation projects in the Power sector.

You’ll work with senior engineers and external clients to shape technical approaches and ensure safety and reliability. You will collaborate with Project Managers, guide technical execution, drive quality control per HDR QMS, mentor junior staff, and manage scope, schedule, and budgets across multiple sites.