Substation Technical Leader

HDR; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Substation Business Class Leader to guide technical excellence in Substation Engineering across the area. You will lead and mentor staff, shape delivery of critical projects, participate in go/no-go decisions, and drive adoption of HDR quality processes.

A strong background in electrical substations and team leadership is required. You will report to Area Operations and collaborate with regional teams to align strategy, staffing, and execution, ensuring reliable, safe, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse teams on complex projects.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support Substation Engineering initiatives across Area.
• Mentor Area BC staff and deploy onboarding/training.
• Drive quality processes, standards, and PARR-type reviews.
• Support Go/No-Go, proposals, and strategic pursuits in Substation BC.
• Ensure 70%–75% utilization by guiding projects.

Skills

Management experience

Staff development

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Professional Engineering License (preferred)

Job description

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

HDR Engineering is looking for an Area Substation Business Class Leader to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery Professionals. This position will directly report to corresponding Area Operations Leadership and have a dashed reporting line up to our Global Substation Business Class Lead. This position will focus on technical excellence within the Substation Business Class in their respective area/region as well as technical deliver of projects.

The Area Substation Business Class Leader (ABCL) provides subject-matter guidance, an industry recognized reputation for professional accomplishment, and a strongly recognized internal reputation of leadership within HDR. The ABCL provides HDR’s Global Substation Business Class with an area focused technical leader who will lead or support business class initiatives as well as support our area and regional operations teams.

Duties Include:

• Responsible for staff development and mentorship including deploying technical onboarding, internal and external technical and/or business class training content, and technical mentorship for Area BC staff.
• Participates in internal and/or external technical working groups or practice groups.
• Leads the implementation of technical standards, guidelines, tools, and recommended practices within their respective Area.
• Facilitates project-level lessons learned meetings or workshops.
• Facilitates the identification of project delivery team requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects
• Partners with Area Leadership to support area level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention
• Participates and supports the local area/region in Go/No-Go’s, proposal development, and strategic pursuits within the Substation Business Class.
• Leads proposal technical reviews.
• Drives HDR’s Quality Processes and Procedures including implementing business class specific quality process enhancements and leading Project Approach and Resource Review (PARR) meetings.
• Achieves a 70% to 75% utilization goal by actively leading or supporting projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • A minimum of 10 years of management experience.
  • Substation design experience, including both indoor and outdoor experience is also required
  • 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

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other Engineering Degree
  • Professional Engineering License

  Why HDR

  At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

  Primary Location: United States-Florida-Tampa Other Locations: United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Substation Engineering Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026

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