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HDR · 7 hours ago

Substation Engineering Project Manager

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

HDR is a company committed to creating a welcoming environment for its employees. They are seeking a Substation Engineering Project Manager to lead and manage substation projects throughout their life cycle, build a high-performing team, and ensure quality control in project execution.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Managing and leading substation projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management

Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff

Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality

At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services

Building, developing and supervising a local substation team and providing oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members

Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the Texas region

Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities

Coordinating with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of substation professionals

At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProject Management Professional (PMP)Professional Engineer (PE) licenseMS ProjectClient ManagementTeam ManagementMS OfficeDiversity AwarenessLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

7 years related experience

A minimum 2 years project management experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)

Demonstrated leadership skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months, together with experience using project management tools, such as MSProject

Ability to effectively understand and apply many of the following project management concepts is strongly preferred: project life cycle, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, including earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout

Experience and client relationships in Texas considered a strong advantage

Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred

Experience with transmission, distribution, communication, and system protection and planning projects, as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition

Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables