Substation EPC Delivery Lead

HDR; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 122,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Substation EPC Program Lead to lead the substation scope within large EPC infrastructure programs in the Idaho/Boise area and broader Northwest. You will coordinate with contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and on-schedule execution, while guiding permitting, design, and equipment strategies.

The role requires significant PM experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel as needed to support project coordination with HDR’s clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse design teams and strong communication skills.
• Active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation scope within large EPC programs, focusing on technical delivery, coordination and execution with contractors.
• Advise clients on technical, regulatory, and execution aspects of substation development including site development, permitting and equipment strategy.
• Plan, direct and monitor all substation scope execution with EPC construction partner and oversee site selection, layout, engineering, environmental planning, permitting and procurement.
• Coordinate outages, energization, commissioning, and serve as primary interface among owner, engineering teams and EPC contractor.
• Mentor HDR staff and subconsultants; ensure resources meet scope and contract requirements.
• Monitor scope, schedule and budget; support change management; engage clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

PM software

Job description

HDR is seeking a Substation EPC Program Lead to lead the substation scope within large EPC infrastructure programs in the Idaho/Boise area and broader Northwest. You will coordinate with contractors, engineers, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and on-schedule execution, while guiding permitting, design, and equipment strategies.

The role requires significant PM experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel as needed to support project coordination with HDR’s clients and