Substation Project Manager

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

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.

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.

As a Substation Project Manager your role will encompass the following:

• 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.

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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.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-St Louis

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Jul 22, 2026