Substation Engineering Manager

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

• Develop a partnership with the PM, supporting scope, schedule, budget, and client management while leading technical execution.
• Implement a project execution plan for the technical aspects of projects.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Support the technical aspects of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, WBS development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinate quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements.
• Complete all technical requirements of substation communication projects of basic to moderate complexity.
• Support substation project scoping efforts by reviewing existing communication infrastructure, current utility standards, and best practices to provide a recommendation to the design team.
• Complete technical reviews of substation protection and control schematic diagrams from a communication and/or SCADA perspective.
• Develop RTU and EMS points lists and documentation of RTU data.
• Develop configurations for RTU, HMI, I/O devices, meters, PLCs, communication processors, and network devices using proprietary software packages.
• Execute testing and troubleshooting of device configurations in a lab environment.
• Coordinate protective relay communication port parameters and data maps with system protection engineers.
• Coordinate EMS database changes with utilities.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support for field technicians via telephone, email, and on-site support as needed.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, or train Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems).
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD and electrical design software.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day.

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.

United States – North Dakota – Fargo

United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Substation Engineering

Dec 10, 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.