Substation Engineering Project Manager

HDR Engineering is currently seeking multiple Substation Project Managers/Team Leads to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Texas. Locations include Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Austin, Round Rock, San Antonio and Houston. 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 Required Qualifications 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 Primary Location: United States-Texas-Round Rock Other Locations: United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas-El Paso, United States-Texas-San Antonio #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR, Inc.