Substation Engineering Manager / Section Manager - Power Delivery

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead substation projects of varying sizes, overseeing scope, schedule, budget and project teams from proposal through closeout.

You will supervise staff, coordinate hiring plans, and promote a culture of quality and collaboration across offices. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional teamwork in an employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Oversee substation projects of all sizes including scope, schedule, budget and team assignments.
• Apply project management tools and techniques including goals, risk, scope, and budget.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Maintain a positive working environment for all staff.
• Supervise substation team leads and oversee workload and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group.
• Develop mentoring and cross-training opportunities across sections.
• Align workload forecasting with area and Business Class expectations.
• Participate in client management, budgeting and representation at industry events.
• Engage in local/national industry associations and present at conferences.
• Increase HDR exposure via white papers or presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Project management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Substation Engineering Manager / Section Manager - Power Delivery - ( 197902 )

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Program and/or Project Management and oversight of substation projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Should understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout.
• Must be an effective written and verbal communicator.
• Must maintain a positive working environment for all staff.
• Supervise substation team leads and staff and provide oversight over workload, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
• Coordinate with company recruiting staff, business class and national leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group based on client and work sharing needs.
• Establish a network of relationships with technical and leadership peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources with work sharing opportunities.
• The Substation Section Manager shall develop and maintain a mentorship program for the Substation team members. This shall be developed in conjunction with the System Protection and Studies section and the Transmission section, so cross training opportunities are identified and provided to staff.
• Coordinate with Area leadership to promote and ensure the work performed in the section meets the corporate and HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and that a culture of quality is maintained in the section.
• Maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting that aligns with Area and Business Class expectations.
• Participate in client management, project management and/or technical support activities. This include but is not limited to representing HDR at industry conferences and participating in mid-year and annual budgeting, Business Class working groups, annual strategic development meetings, and Area Power Delivery coordination meetings.
• Participate in local or national industry associations as a committee member.
• Increase HDR’s local or national exposure by developing white papers or as a presenter at conference or association meetings.

Preferred

• Previous work experience in a senior technical and/or leadership role either with a utility or consulting engineering firm is preferred.
• Familiarity with various types of substation design layouts
• Working knowledge of jobsite electrical hazards and associated safety precautions, including working clearances and personal protective equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational 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 – Arizona – Phoenix

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.