Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Area Substation Business Class Lead
Leads substation technical excellence, staff development, and project delivery
Job Highlights
About the Role
Professional Services is the technical and project‑execution leadership element of the Resources Business Group, tasked with building a team of industry‑recognized practitioners who solve client challenges competitively, deliver quality professional services, and lead contracted work. • Develop and mentor staff through technical onboarding, training, and ongoing guidance. • Participate in internal and external technical working or practice groups. • Implement technical standards, guidelines, tools, and recommended practices for the area. • Facilitate project‑level lessons‑learned meetings or workshops. • Identify project delivery team requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects. • Partner with Area Leadership to recruit and retain technical and delivery staff. • Support local area/region in Go/No‑Go decisions, proposal development, and strategic pursuits. • Lead technical reviews of proposals. • Drive HDR’s quality processes, enhance business‑class quality procedures, and lead Project Approach and Resource Review meetings. • Achieve 70‑75% utilization by actively leading or supporting projects. • Mentor and coordinate workshare across multiple area offices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical standards
- ▸project reviews
- ▸quality processes
- ▸staff mentoring
- ▸utilization management
- ▸team recruitment
What You Bring
The Area Substation Business Class Leader provides subject‑matter guidance, a strong internal reputation for leadership, and supports HDR’s Global Substation Business Class with area‑focused technical leadership for initiatives and regional operations. • Active participant in internal and external technical working groups. • Subject‑matter expert with strong knowledge of substation design concepts. • Experience designing or reviewing substation design packages. • Deep knowledge of best practices, industry standards, and codes for substation design. • Proficient with substation design software. • Familiarity with area and regional client needs, stakeholder expectations, and industry committees. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related professional field. • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. • Holds a professional or engineering registration with related technical experience. • Proven experience managing and developing diverse teams. • Ability to collaborate with area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers. • Demonstrated active participation in HDR’s employee‑owned culture.
Requirements
- ▸substation design
- ▸design software
- ▸bachelor’s degree
- ▸10 years
- ▸professional registration
- ▸team leadership
Work Environment
Office Full-Time