Data Center Substation Engineering Manager

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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Data Center Substation Engineering Manager (EM) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

As a Data Center Substation Engineering Manager in a well‑established Power Delivery practice, you will 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. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex substation projects, you will be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities.

You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, and you will be responsible for the technical execution of the project.

• Develop a partnership with a PM; the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of project deliverables.
• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Support the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Work independently and direct, mentor, and/or train one or more Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD/Designers.
• Coordinate and/or perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world‑class quality product to the client. Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as‑needed basis.
• Ability to 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 and understanding of complex concepts related to the discipline.
• May also 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Minimum 8 years of technical design experience with high‑voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500 kV, including at a minimum conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Experience with substation design for 12 kV thru 500 kV desired, experience thru 765 kV an added benefit.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, Web Ex, Teams, etc.).
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant…