HDR · 1 week ago
Data Center/Substation Owner’s Representative
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $198K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Data Center Substation Owner’s Representative to serve as the Owner’s representative for utility power infrastructure projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of power infrastructure for large-scale data centers.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Support the Project Owner with the utility interconnect process by completing or reviewing the necessary applications, load letters, RFIs, scheduling utility meetings, responding to utility data requests, coordinating the two-way exchange of information, and facilitating utility planning meetings with the Owner, EPC Contractor, and the Utility
Support the Owner with EPC Contractor RFP development and bid selection
Oversee the Owner and internal HDR engineering disciplines for responses to design RFI’s and submittal reviews
Responsible for interfacing with project stakeholders, including the Owner, the serving utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and EPC Contractor throughout the phases of project development and execution
Represent the Owner in meetings with local gas and electric utilities, EPC Contractor, and/or both internal and external partners/stakeholders
Review and report upon permitting application packages to ensure that the drawings, specifications and documents are in accordance with the local authority’s requirements, and are in place and in accordance with the Owner’s conditions of the contract
Monitor the development and track progress of design deliverables and provide a peer review for completeness for each design submittal: 30%, 60%, 90%, Issued for Construction and jurisdictional submissions, advising the Owner of any issues or nuances in design or construction that could impact the execution or delivery of the project
Oversee scope, schedule, and assist the Owner with budget management
Review the EPC Contractor's Construction Plan, Site Logistics Plan, Health & Safety Plan and Quality Plan prior to construction start
Monitor the performance of the EPC Contractor during construction
Support the Owner with project risk management and scheduling
Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for power delivery opportunities
Some travel for business development and execution may be required
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
7 years related experience
A minimum of 2 years project management experience
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, PMP, and/or DBIA certification highly desired
Proficient experience in substation design up to 500kV
Prior experience as an Owner's Representative / Owner's Engineer on Data Centers/Substations
Strong technical knowledge of substations and the energy industry
Project management of substation projects including design-bid-build and EPC delivery models
Experience with energy utilities and interconnect processes for mission critical projects
Experience reviewing EPC contract terms and managing scope change processes
Proactive, responsive, savvy communicator
Able to travel to project sites for in-person meetings & site visits when necessary. Less frequent during design phase, more frequent during construction phase
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
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