Substation Technical Leader

HDR, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Area Substation Business Class Leader to guide technical excellence in the Substation Business Class across the region.

You will lead or support area initiatives, mentor staff, and collaborate with regional leaders to deliver high‑quality designs and project delivery. You’ll leverage your SME knowledge of substation design, manage multi‑office workshare, and drive HDR’s quality processes while maintaining a 70–75% utilization goal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of management experience.
• Substation design experience, indoor and outdoor.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Staff development and mentorship including onboarding, internal/external training content, and 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 practices in their Area.
• Facilitates project-level lessons learned meetings or workshops.
• Identifies project delivery staff requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects.
• Partners with Area Leadership to support area-level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention.
• Participates in Go/No-Go decisions, proposal development, and strategic pursuits within Substation Business Class.
• Leads proposal technical reviews.
• Drives HDR's Quality Processes and Procedures including quality enhancements and PARR meetings.
• Aims for 70% to 75% utilization by actively leading or supporting projects.

Skills

Substation design

Team leadership

Quality processes

Mentorship

Go/No-Go

Area leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Substation design software

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
• Works cooperatively with regional business group directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Active participant in ongoing technical working groups (both internally and externally)
• Subject Matter Expert or strong knowledge of a variety of substation design concepts.
• Experience designing and/or reviewing Substation Design packages.
• Experience mentoring and coordinating workshare with multiple area offices.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, industry standards, and codes related to Substation Design
• General knowledge and experience with substation design software
• Knowledge and experience that align with Area and Regional clients, stakeholders, and regional industry standards/committees

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