Substation Engineering Manager​/Team Lead

Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead

Join HDR as a Substation Engineering Manager / Team Lead to help shape the future of power systems in a dynamic, collaborative environment. HDR’s employee‑owned culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and empowers the entire team to bring authentic ideas to daily work.

As part of our Power sector, you will design, construct, and manage high‑voltage substation projects, ensuring reliable, resilient, and sustainable power delivery. This role is an opportunity to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation, and leave a lasting impact on communities worldwide.

You’ll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high‑voltage Substation projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams.

• Partner with the Project Manager on scope, schedule, budget, and client management; lead technical execution.
• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspects of projects.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Support technical scope, schedule, and budget planning, including proposal development, work‑breakdown structure, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables in line with HDR QMS requirements.
• Lead multiple concurrent projects, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise, including attending training and seminars.
• Assist with developing technical papers and presentations that showcase HDR’s capabilities.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license.
• Minimum 8 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV.
• Experience with IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Previous consulting firm experience.
• Track record of working with diverse teams across regions, departments, and technical managers.
• Previous staff supervision experience.
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using industry standard design software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, Webex, Teams, etc.).
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years experience in relevant field.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to active participation in our employee‑owned culture.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $132,671 – $189,530 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location.

United States – Colorado – Denver

Durango, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction (Colorado)

Full‑time

Regular

Nov 17, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.