Substation Engineering Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Engineering Project Manager to lead dynamic projects and teams in Texas. This role offers the chance to manage all aspects of substation projects, from planning to execution, while fostering a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and project management, along with a commitment to quality and inclusivity. Join a company that values diversity and empowers its employees to make impactful contributions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead innovative projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7 years related experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and project management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation projects throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Lead a team of engineers and support business development activities.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Client Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Substation Engineering Project Manager - ( 183760 )

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR Engineering is currently seeking multiple Substation Project Managers/Team Leads to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Texas. Locations include Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Austin, Round Rock, San Antonio, and Houston.

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice in Texas, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team of Substation design professionals while managing Substation projects in Texas and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex substation projects. Additionally, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high performing team to help execute these projects.

In the role of Substation Engineering Project Manager/Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Manage and lead substation projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Work independently and/or direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Lead the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world-class quality.
• Oversee non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Build, develop and supervise a local substation team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and perform annual performance reviews of team members.
• Leverage existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world-class services to clients in the Texas region.
• Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities.
• Coordinate with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of substation professionals.
• Support and engage in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject.
• Ability to effectively understand and apply many of the following project management concepts is strongly preferred: project life cycle, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, including earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Experience and client relationships in Texas considered a strong advantage.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, communication, and system protection and planning projects, as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in 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.

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