Data Center Substation Engineering Manager

HDR is an employee-owned engineering and consulting company focused on delivering infrastructure and power solutions. The Data Center Substation Engineering Manager will lead the technical execution of high-voltage substation projects, develop execution plans, assign and guide technical work, manage quality, and mentor project team members. The role partners with project managers and coordinates multiple projects and geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develops a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members
• Supports 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 independently and will direct, mentor, and/or train, one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers
• Coordinates and/or performs 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
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
• Works 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
• Participates in project reviews as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• • 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. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• • 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 500kV preferred, 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 12kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV 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, WebEx, 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