Substation Business Class Manager

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Lead and grow substation engineering team, oversee projects and drive business growth

Key Responsibilities

  • team management
  • technical leadership
  • project oversight
  • resource allocation
  • strategic growth
  • stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts -Team Management & Development: Building and managing a high-performing substation engineering team. This includes recruiting talent, assigning responsibilities, mentoring senior staff, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. -Technical Leadership & Innovation: Working with the national technical leaders to guide the technical direction of the substation discipline, promoting continuous improvement, and supporting the development of specialized expertise. This may include contributing to industry professional organizations through technical papers, presentations, and participation in industry conferences. -Collaboration & Integration: Working with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions. -Strategic Growth & Business Planning: Supporting regional and national growth strategies by identifying market opportunities, developing client relationships, and aligning team capabilities with business objectives. This will include creating annual area substation vision statements that aligns team goals with overall company goals to include resource growth, bookings, revenue, and profit targets. -Project Oversight & Resource Allocation: Overseeing the execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. The manager will plan resources, assign qualified resources per the scope of work, and ensure resources are following HDR’s project execution process. -Actively engaged in professional or industry associated to enhance HDR’s technical expertise and brand

Requirements

  • high voltage
  • autocad
  • microstation
  • electrical engineering
  • professional registration
  • 10 years

What You Bring

-Design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of P&C design and knowledge of IEEE ANSI, and other applicable design standards -Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field -Local candidates are preferred -Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience -Experience using industry standard design software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering -Previous staff supervision experience preferred -Ability to travel, less than 10% -Experienced in development and management of diverse teams -Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients in the area. Understanding client goals and translating them into effective execution strategies that deliver value and build long-term partnerships. -10 years of experience

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Asset Management

Coastal Engineering & Restoration

Commissioning & Operations

Economics & Finance

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Planning & Consulting

Power

Program Management

Project Delivery

Research

Right of Way

Sustainability & Resilience

Transportation

Water Resources

Waste Management

Wastewater and Reuse