Substation Engineering Manager

  • Des Plaines
  • Hdr

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Primary Responsibilities
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Engineering Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of
Power Delivery professionals.
The Substation Engineering Manager (EM) has broad technical knowledge and experience with design and construction of
high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects up to 500kV. Leveraging that knowledge and experience, they
work in close coordination with a project manager (PM) to manage and execute the engineering and design component
of projects. The EM is an experienced, competent engineer who understands the technical requirements of substation
projects of any complexity and can lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams.
Specific duties include:

  • Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client
    management, the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project.
  • 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.
  • 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. Perform
    quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
  • Works independently and may direct, mentor, or train one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.
  • Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations. 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.
  • Previous consulting firm experience desired.
  • 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.
  • Previous consulting firm experience desired.
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Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Engineering
  • Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience
  • Professional Engineers (PE) 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

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