Substation Project Manager

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Manager in St. Louis, Missouri. This role involves managing substation projects across multiple states while providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with quality management systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience, including 2 years in project management. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on sustainable power systems.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• 7 years related experience specifically in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to apply project management concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead substation projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Oversee non-engineering components of projects as needed.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Technical Support

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

Job description

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?

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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.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in St. Louis, Missouri.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well‑established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Substation projects in Missouri, Kansas and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium substation 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 to roll up your sleeves and work with a team of engineers and designers to help execute these projects.

• Managing and leading 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.
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
• Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• At times, being responsible for overseeing non‑engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services.
• Performing client management, project management, and/or technical support activities.
• At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, together with experience using project management tools
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership 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.