HDR, Inc.
Data Center Substation Engineering Manager
HDR, Inc., Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
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Position Overview HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Data Center Substation Engineering Manager (EM) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM); the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, while the EM leads the technical team and executes 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 independently and will direct, mentor, and/or train one or more Project Engineers, EITs, 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.
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 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.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s 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, including 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 through 500kV desired; experience through 765kV an added benefit.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, departmental, 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.
Required Qualifications
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).
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Locations Primary Location: Walnut Creek, California
Other Locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Round Rock, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Calgary, Alberta (Canada); Folsom, California; Houston, Texas; Tennessee; Sacramento, California; Lexington, Kentucky
Additional Information Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting Date: May 14, 2025
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HDR Story Watch our Story:
https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Position Overview HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Data Center Substation Engineering Manager (EM) to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM); the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, while the EM leads the technical team and executes 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 independently and will direct, mentor, and/or train one or more Project Engineers, EITs, 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.
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 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.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s 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, including 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 through 500kV desired; experience through 765kV an added benefit.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, departmental, 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.
Required Qualifications
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).
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Locations Primary Location: Walnut Creek, California
Other Locations: Phoenix, Arizona; Round Rock, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Louisiana; Kansas City, Missouri; Calgary, Alberta (Canada); Folsom, California; Houston, Texas; Tennessee; Sacramento, California; Lexington, Kentucky
Additional Information Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting Date: May 14, 2025
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