Electrical Distribution Project Manager *

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? Watch Our Story: 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 currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismark, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse. Primary Responsibilities As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage overhead and/or underground distribution line projects in the local region and beyond. You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex distribution line projects. Additionally, you will leverage existing staff across the company to deliver projects and support business development for new opportunities and proposal development within the practice. As an Electrical Distribution Project Manager, your role will encompass the following: Managing and leading distribution 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. Providing project team member 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 region. Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities. May coordinate with HDR’s Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of distribution professionals. At times, supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region. Preferred Qualifications BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Minimum 4 years of distribution design experience. Minimum 6 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience. Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients. Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.li> Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE. Act as client manager and/or project manager for select clients. Development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events. Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM. Experience with electrical and planning analysis software, such as: CYMCAP, ETAP or Polywater Pull Planner. Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis, such as: O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman. Experience using CAD software packages for electrical distribution, such as: PLS-CADD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS. Experience with new business designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Experience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects. Required Qualifications 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 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. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $105,403 - $190,200 {New Jersey: $95,000 - $198,125}. Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix Other Locations: United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United State-Virginia-Vienna, United State-Florida-Orlando, United State-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United State-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United State-New Jersey-Syracuse, United State-California-San Diego, United State-Virginia-Norfolk, United State-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United State-Virginia-Glen Allen, United State-California-Riverside, United State-Nebraska-Lincoln, United State-Montana-Butte, United State-Florida-Miami, United State-Nebraska-Omaha, United State-New Jersey-Pennington, United State-California-Sacramento, United State-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United State-New York-New York, United State-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United State-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United State-Virginia-Alexandria, United State-Michigan-Detroit, United State-North Dakota-Bismarck, United State-Maine-Portland, United State-California-Oakland, United State-North Dakota-Fargo, United State-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United State-Florida-Jacksonville, United State-Illinois-Chicago, United State-California-Los Angeles, United State-Idaho-Boise, United State-North Carolina-Raleigh, United State-West Virginia-Charleston, United State-Connecticut-Hartford Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Mar 23, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. 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