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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 72d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the substation scope within large multidisciplinary EPC infrastructure programs, focusing on technical delivery and coordination with contractor partners. Oversee all aspects of substation execution, including design, permitting, procurement, and commissioning, while serving as the primary interface between the owner and contractors.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 10 years of related experience, including 5 years of project management. A Professional Engineering (PE) license and U.S. citizenship are preferred or required due to government contract constraints.
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?
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 EPC Program Lead, we’ll count on you to:
Assume leadership responsibility for the substation scope within large, multidisciplinary EPC infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical delivery, coordination, and execution alongside contractor partners.
Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, and execution aspects of substation development, including site development, physical and electrical design, permitting, constructability, outage planning, protection and control integration, and equipment strategy.
Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of substation scope execution, working in partnership with the EPC contractor responsible for construction. Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of:
Procurement support and long-lead equipment strategy (e.g., transformers, breakers, major electrical equipment)
Construction support and field coordination
Outage coordination, energization, and commissioning support
Serve as the primary substation interface between the owner, engineering teams, and the EPC contractor to ensure alignment on design intent, execution strategy, system integration, and constructability.
Coordinate closely with transmission line, system planning, real estate and environmental teams to ensure seamless integration across the broader program.
Anticipate and identify risks and issues specific to substation delivery, including equipment lead times, design coordination challenges, outage constraints, system integration risks, and contractor execution challenges. Support the client in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision-making.
Develop and implement execution plans, work processes, and tools specific to the substation scope to improve efficiency, enhance coordination with the contractor, and maintain transparency.
Provide oversight of design and construction activities performed by others, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and program QA/QC expectations.
Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of HDR staff and subconsultants. Promote alignment through effective communication and ensure resources are in place to meet scope and contract requirements.
Monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance for the substation portion of the program, while ensuring conformance with contract documents. Support change management processes and ensure alignment with overall program goals.
Engage with clients, utilities, agencies, and stakeholders to support permitting, approvals, communication, and resolution of technical and execution challenges.
Mentor and develop staff working on substation projects and programs.
Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Significant experience in substation design and/or EPC delivery
Experience delivering or overseeing high-voltage substation projects (e.g., 69kV–500kV+)
Due to applicable government contract requirements, this position requires U.S. citizenship.
Strong understanding of substation design standards, protection and control systems, permitting processes, and construction methods
Experience working collaboratively with EPC contractors or construction partners
Familiarity with alternative delivery models (EPC, P3, DBFOM)
Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment
PMP certification
Willingness to travel and support project and field coordination activities
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years related experience
A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
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HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.
When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.
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