HDR

Energy

SubstationTeamLead

$102–145k Spokane, Washington, United States; Bellevue, Washington, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Substation Team Lead at HDR. Skills: Substation design, Client management, Team supervision. Establish Power Delivery relationship with clients. Oversee project execution for clients”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve business objectives; Drive quality and delivery

Industry & Context.

Energy
Eligibility Requirements

Some travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Understand basic project management tools and techniques, Thoroughly understand and implement HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures, Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities

Nice to Have

Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain, Familiar with Primavera or SureTrak software, Existing familiarity with Washington based utilities, Professional registration (P. E. ) license with focus in Power, Substation physical/outdoor design experience

What You'll Do.

Establish Power Delivery relationship with clients

Oversee project execution for clients

Drive quality and delivery for clients

Achieve business objectives

Supervise and grow local substation team

Provide oversight over workload

Provide oversight over quality

Provide oversight over utilization

Provide oversight over team morale

Provide oversight over training

Perform annual performance reviews

Understand client goals and objectives

Understand contract types

Understand project risk

Understand work breakdown structures

Understand project scope

Understand project schedule

Understand project budget

Understand financial management and controls

Understand earned value

Understand project closeout

Collaborate with substation team members

Balance staff workload

Establish network of relationships with technical peers

Leverage relationships and resources

Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership

Oversee non-engineering components of projects

Oversee public involvement

Oversee environmental permitting

Oversee right of way acquisition

Oversee construction management

Direct junior design staff

Mentor junior design staff

Train junior design staff

Supervise junior design staff

Perform technical support activities

Represent HDR for marketing

Represent HDR for proposal development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Substation team members; Technical peers; Marketing and technical leadership

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Proposal writing

Process & Methodology

Project management, Scope management, Schedule management, Budget management, Financial management, Risk management, Quality management

Full Job Description

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? We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.  In the role of Substation Team Lead, we'll count on you to:  Be responsible for establishing the Power Delivery relationship with one or more local, key clients. This includes overseeing project execution, driving quality and delivery for that client, technical leadership, marketing new opportunities, and profitability to achieve business objectives.  Supervise and continue to grow a local substation team of engineers and designers and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members. Understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, cont

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