Senior Power Delivery Project Leader — Grid & Substations

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Charlotte or Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead power delivery projects for utilities and private clients. You will oversee transmission, distribution, substations, design and construction support across the Southeast, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring projects meet schedule, budget and quality targets.

The role requires a BAS of engineering, at least 5 years in PM, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Willingness to travel for field work and site visits.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multi-discipline teams through project lifecycle.
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Maintain client relations and participate in marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Develop proposals and estimates for project pursuits.
• Implement QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and mentor junior project managers.
• Ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Power Delivery Project Manager - ( 195177 )

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?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

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 currently has a need for a Senior Project Manager to join the Power Delivery team in North Carolina, to be based in either our Charlotte or Raleigh office. This individual will be responsible for management and technical oversight of power transmission, distribution, substation, settings, design, and construction support projects for utilities and other private sector clients throughout the Southeast.

In this role we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project’s lifecycle (from development & initiation to close-out).
• Produce and coordinate several projects concurrently.
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure completion of deliverables on schedule.
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.
• Develop proposals and estimates for project pursuits.
• Implement Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Supervise large project staffs and act as mentor for less-experienced Project Managers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
• 5 years of power delivery project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, local candidates are preferred
• Willingness to perform periodic travel for field work and site visits
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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

Primary Location

: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Other Locations

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 12, 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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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