Team Lead / Senior Substation & Transmission Engineer

Team Lead / Senior Substation & Transmission Engineer-(193637)

HDR is looking for a Team Lead / Senior Substation & Transmission Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

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?

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large and small scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Team Leader / Senior Substation & Transmission Engineer, we will count on you to:

• Develop a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM/TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the 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.
• Works with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and/or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EIT’s, 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. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Conceptual knowledge of substation and transmission physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components
• Understands NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
• Experience with industry-standard design software
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Substation and or Transmission design experience with voltages of 115kV and above
• Previous consulting firm experience
• Previous staff supervision experience
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
• Some travel may be required
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Glen Allen area

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or ) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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 (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.

Primary Location

:United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry

:Power

Schedule

:Full-time

Employee Status

:RegularBusinessClass:Substation Engineering

Job Posting

:Jun 23, 2026