Substation Engineering Leader - Power Delivery

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Area Substation Business Class Leader to guide technical excellence in the Substation Business Class across the region.

You will lead or support area initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional leaders to deliver high‑quality designs and project delivery. You’ll leverage your SME knowledge of substation design, manage multi‑office workshare, and drive HDR’s quality processes while maintaining a 70–75% utilization goal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience.
• Substation design experience, indoor and outdoor.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Staff development and mentorship including onboarding, internal/external training content, and mentorship for Area BC staff.
• Participates in internal and/or external technical working groups or practice groups.
• Leads the implementation of technical standards, guidelines, tools, and practices in their Area.
• Facilitates project-level lessons learned meetings or workshops.
• Identifies project delivery staff requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects.
• Partners with Area Leadership to support area-level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention.
• Participates in Go/No-Go decisions, proposal development, and strategic pursuits within Substation Business Class.
• Leads proposal technical reviews.
• Drives HDR's Quality Processes and Procedures including quality enhancements and PARR meetings.
• Aims for 70% to 75% utilization by actively leading or supporting projects.

Skills

Substation design

Team leadership

Quality processes

Mentorship

Go/No-Go

Area leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Substation design software

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Area Substation Business Class Leader to guide technical excellence in the Substation Business Class across the region.

You will lead or support area initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional leaders to deliver high‑quality designs and project delivery. You’ll leverage your SME knowledge of substation design, manage multi‑office workshare, and drive HDR’s quality processes while maintaining a 70–75% utilization goal.