MN​/WI Substation Business Class Leader

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

We are looking for an Area Substation Business Class Leader to join our growing team of Power Delivery Professionals. This position reports to the Area Operations Leadership and has a dashed reporting line up to the Global Substation Business Class Lead. The role focuses on technical excellence within the Substation Business Class and the technical delivery of projects.

• Responsible for staff development and mentorship including deploying technical onboarding, internal and external technical and/or business class training content, and technical mentorship for Area BC staff.
• Participates in internal and/or external technical working groups or practice groups.
• Leads the implementation of technical standards, guidelines, tools, and recommended practices within the respective Area.
• Facilitates project‑level lessons learned meetings or workshops.
• Facilitates the identification of project delivery team requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects.
• Partners with Area Leadership to support area‑level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention.
• Participates and supports the local area/region in Go/No-Go decisions, proposal development, and strategic pursuits within the Substation Business Class.
• Leads proposal technical reviews.
• Drives HDR’s Quality Processes and Procedures including implementing business‑class specific quality process enhancements and leading Project Approach and Resource Review (PARR) meetings.
• Achieves a 70% to 75% utilization goal by actively leading or supporting projects.

• Active participant in ongoing technical working groups (both internally and externally).
• Subject‑matter expert or strong knowledge of a variety of substation design concepts.
• Experience designing and/or reviewing Substation Design packages.
• Experience mentoring and coordinating workshare with multiple area offices.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, industry standards, and codes related to Substation Design.
• General knowledge and experience with substation design software.
• Knowledge and experience that align with area and regional clients, stakeholders, and regional industry standards/committees.

• Bachelor's degree in a professional, architecture, engineering or closely related field.
• 10 years of experience.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience.
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture is a must.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, an employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location:
Minnesota: $155,000 – $200,000.

Primary

Location:

United States, Minnesota – Saint Louis Park. Other Locations:
United States, Wisconsin – Madison.

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.