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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.
Responsibilities
- Develop a partnership with a PM, where 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.
- Work with local area and practice leadership to hire, mentor, train, and / or supervise a team of Project Engineers, EITs, or CADD / Designers.
- Coordinate and / or perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per 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 as needed.
- 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 their discipline.
- May 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.10+ years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of 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 using industry standard design software required.Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.).Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Some travel may be required.Preference given to local candidates.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringA minimum of 10 years of experienceRequires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market SectorProficient in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned cultureWhat We Believe
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Primary Location
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
Other Locations
United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna
Industry
Power
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Substation Engineering
Job Posting
Aug 28, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer statement : HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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