Substation Program Lead, Power Delivery

HDR, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing Power Delivery team in St. Louis, Missouri. You will manage substation projects across Missouri and beyond, leading a team of engineers and designers to deliver complex, high-quality power delivery solutions.

You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client management, while collaborating with staff across HDR to drive successful project outcomes and regional business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineering license (PE) is required.
• MS Office and MS Project experience required; Access is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation projects throughout the full life cycle, including scope, team, execution, closeout, quality, schedule and budget.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Mentor and supervise project engineers, EITs, designers, and staff.
• Lead QA/QC per HDR's Quality Management Systems requirements.
• Oversee non-engineering components such as public involvement, permitting, ROW, construction management, and other services.
• Leverage staff across HDR to deliver services.
• Perform client, project management, and technical support activities.
• Support broader business development in the region.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Access

Job description

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing Power Delivery team in St. Louis, Missouri. You will manage substation projects across Missouri and beyond, leading a team of engineers and designers to deliver complex, high-quality power delivery solutions.

You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC, and client management, while collaborating with staff across HDR to drive successful project outcomes and regional business development.