Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead to guide HDR's Power Delivery group.

This role focuses on leading and growing a national team, delivering high-voltage substation projects, and ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. The successful candidate will mentor staff, develop proposals, and collaborate with Client Managers and Technical Leaders to provide world-class solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional registration may be required based on role.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in substation engineering or related field.
• Experience with HV switchyards and substation projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing substation P&C engineering team.
• Oversee technical execution, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Support proposals with technical writing and project estimating.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop technical capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal leaders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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.

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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 consulting firm experience desired
• Previous staff supervision experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 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

Other Locations: United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Tampa

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Substation Engineering

Job Posting: Nov 14, 2025