Substation Engineering Manager

HDR, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HDR, Inc. seeks a Substation Engineering Manager in Omaha to lead technical execution on high-voltage projects and mentor engineers. You will partner with project management to deliver scope, schedule, and budget with safety and quality at the forefront.

Required is a PE license and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in switchyard/substation design, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power; travel may be required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or recognized in the posting location.
• 8+ years of technical design experience in high voltage switchyard/substation projects up to 500 kV.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse teams and travel as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Develops a partnership with the PM for scope, schedule, budget, and client management.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for technical aspects.
• Assigns tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Supports scope, schedule, budget, including proposal development and risk management.
• Coordinates quality checks under HDR QMS to deliver a high-quality product.
• Leads and mentors Project Engineers, EITs, and Designers; can lead multiple projects.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

AGI

Easy Power

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Substation Engineering Manager we'll count on you to:

• Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Supports the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Works independently and may direct, mentor, or train one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and may attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

*LI-BC1

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• Previous experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI and Easy Power
• 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

Other Locations

Industry

: Power

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 17, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Aff…

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.