HDR · 4 hours ago
Data Center Substation Engineering Manager
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expHDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Data Center Substation Engineering Manager to lead technical execution on high voltage substation projects, partnering with Project Managers to ensure project deliverables are met with quality and efficiency.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Develops a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM 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 independently and will direct, mentor, and/or train, one or more 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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Preferred
Masters degree in Engineering
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
Minimum 8 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and other applicable design and equipment standards
Experience with substation design for 12kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV an added benefit
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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