Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead

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. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion throughout the company and within our communities, constantly asking how we can positively impact the world.

HDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead to lead and grow our nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This technical leadership role will be responsible for the knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them, and will serve as a key member of our NC Power Delivery management team.

• Team Management & Development
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  Managing a high‑performing substation P&C engineering team, assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Project Oversight
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  Overseeing the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance, and planning and allocating resources for junior staff in alignment with HDR’s project execution processes.
• Proposal Development
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  Assisting with developing proposals, including technical writing and project estimating within the area of technical expertise.
• Strategic Growth & Business Planning
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  Supporting the Substation Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation
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  Attending trainings to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline.
• Collaboration & Integration
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  Working with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world‑class solutions.

• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Previous staff supervision experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE License.
• Design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500 kV, including conceptual knowledge of P&C design and familiarity with IEEE/ANSI and other applicable design standards.
• Experience using industry‑standard design software (AutoCAD and/or Micro Station).
• Ability to travel, less than 10 %.
• Local candidates are preferred.
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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on the role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational 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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Primary

Location:

United States – North Carolina – Raleigh.

Other Locations: United States – North Carolina – Charlotte.

Industry: Power.

Schedule: Full‑time.

Employee Status: Regular.

Business Class: Substation Engineering.

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2025.