Substation Physical Engineering Team Lead

Substation Physical Engineering Team Lead

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HDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation Physical Engineering Team Lead to lead and grow our nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This technical leadership role will be responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them.

As a key member of our NC Power Delivery management team, the Substation Physical Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for:

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

• 10 years of Substation design experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power industry
• Previous staff supervision experience
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Previous experience managing the commercial aspects of small to medium sized projects
• Experience and client relationships in the Carolinas
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm
• Local candidates are preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng.)
• MS Office and MS Project experience required (Access experience would be a plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

United States - North Carolina - Raleigh

• United States - South Carolina - Columbia
• United States - North Carolina - Charlotte
• United States - South Carolina - Fort Mill

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Substation Engineering

Oct 1, 2025

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