Substation Project Manager (Northwest Region)

Substation Project Manager

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Anchorage, Boise, Billings, Missoula, Portland, Seattle, Spokane. Primary responsibilities include managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle, working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff. The role also involves providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance. Additionally, the Substation Project Manager will oversee non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management. The QA/QC process will be led per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations. The candidate will also support client management and engage in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond. Coordination with Area and Regional leadership and HDR's Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs is required. The ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects is essential. The candidate will represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years of project management experience. FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE. Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit. Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in related field, 7 years related experience, a minimum of 2 years project management experience, the ability to interact with various design teams, and 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.