Substation Project Manager (Northwest Region)

HDR; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our nationwide Power Delivery team. The role involves managing substation projects from scope through closeout, leading cross-disciplinary teams, and collaborating with clients and regulators.

Opportunities exist in multiple Northwest locations, including Seattle and Spokane. The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least seven years of relevant experience, and strong project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7 years of related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience.
• Ability to interact with design teams and communicate effectively.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
• FE or PE license preferred; PMP acceptable in lieu of PE.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation projects of all sizes and complexities.
• Lead project engineers, EITs, coordinators, designers and admins.
• Oversee workload, schedule, quality, utilization and budget.
• Oversee non‑engineering components like public involvement, permitting and real estate acquisition.
• Lead QA/QC per HDR’s QMS requirements.
• Support client management and business development in the region and beyond.
• Coordinate with HDR leadership to develop hiring plans to grow the team.
• Work share with staff across multiple offices.
• Represent HDR in marketing and proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Public involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

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 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?

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.

Substation Project Manager

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

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Anchorage, Boise, Billings, Missoula, Portland Seattle, Spokane.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established global Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Substation projects of all sizes and complexities, domestically and potentially abroad. Additionally, you will have the desire to roll up your sleeves and work with the design teams to help execute these projects.

The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout.

Role will encompass the following:

• Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
• As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
• Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
• Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
• Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
• Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• paid time away
• parental leave
• paid holidays
• a retirement savings plan with employer match
• employee referral bonus
• tuition reimbursement

performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Primary Location: United States-Idaho-Boise

Other Locations: United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Jul 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir…(https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.