Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a dynamic Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead to guide a national Power Delivery group in delivering high‑voltage substations. You will manage a skilled engineering team, oversee technical execution, mentor staff, and help shape HDR's subs tation practice including proposals and strategic growth.

Ideal candidates hold a BS degree with 7+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, along with strong communication skills. Travel <10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to travel, less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Team Management & Development: lead and mentor a substation P&C engineering team.
• Project Oversight: ensure quality, timeliness and budget compliance.
• Proposal Development: assist with technical writing and project estimating.
• Strategic Growth & Business Planning: support growth strategies for technical expertise.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation: engage in trainings and apply advanced concepts.
• Collaboration & Integration: work with clients and managers to deliver solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team supervision

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

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?

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.

HDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead to lead and grow our nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This technical leadership role is responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them. As a key member of our NC Power Delivery management team, the Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for:

Team Management & Development: Managing a high-performing substation P&C engineering team. This includes assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focusing on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

Project Oversight: The Team Lead will oversee the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance. They will plan and allocate resources for junior staff, ensuring alignment with HDR’s project execution processes.

• Proposal Development: Assist with developing proposals to include technical writing and project estimating within the area of technical expertise.

Strategic Growth & Business Planning: Supporting the Substation Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.

Technical Leadership & Innovation: Attend trainings to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.

Collaboration & Integration: Work with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions.

This role requires a self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of substation P&C engineering, and the ability to manage teams and projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s substation practice in the North Carolina area and beyond.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous staff supervision experience preferred
• PE License
• Design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of P&C design and knowledge of IEEE ANSI, and other applicable design standards
• Experience using industry standard design software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
• Ability to travel, less than 10%

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational 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-Florida-Orlando

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Substation Engineering

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.