Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead

Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead

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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?

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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 Engineering is looking for a Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead (EM / TL) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

As a Substation EM / TL in a well-established Power Delivery practice, you'll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage substation projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex substation projects, you'll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities. The EM / TL is also responsible for hiring, developing, and direct supervision of a team of junior and / or mid-level engineers, technicians, and / or project support staff.

In the role of a Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead, we'll count on you to :

• Develops a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM / TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members
• Supports the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment / mitigation, change management, and schedule management
• Works with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and / or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD / Designers
• Coordinates and / or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and / or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
• Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
• May also assist with developing technical papers and / or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
• Participates in project reviews as needed

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications

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-Louisiana-Baton Rouge

Other Locations :

United States-Louisiana, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Texas-Houston

Industry : Power

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass :

Substation Engineering

Job Posting : Jul 8, 2025

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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