Substation Project Manager *

About HDR

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Austin, Ann Arbor, Boise, Bismarck, Billings, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Fort Worth, Houston, Honolulu, Kansas City, Madison, Minneapolis, Missoula, Omaha, Phoenix, Portland (OR & ME), Richmond, Raleigh, Sacramento/Folsom, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, St Louis, Syracuse.

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Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well‑established global Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Substation projects of all sizes and complexities, domestically and potentially abroad. Additionally, you will have the desire to roll up your sleeves and work with the design teams to help execute these projects.

The primary duties of a Substation Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of substation engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout.

As a Substation Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:

• Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Providing team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
• As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non‑engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
• Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
• Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
• Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
• Ability to work‑share with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
• Representing HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• Experience with or exposure to system projection and planning, communication, distribution, and transmission lines as well as public involvement, environmental permitting, and real estate acquisition are an added benefit.
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 7 years related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• 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.

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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.

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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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Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long‑term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Targeted salary range: $105,403 – $190,200 (New Jersey: $95,000 – $198,125)

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Primary Location

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

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Other Locations

United States – North Carolina – Charlotte
United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem
United States – Oregon – Salem
United States – Maryland – Baltimore
United States – Montana – Missoula
United States – Texas – Houston
United States – California – Irvine
United States – Wisconsin – Madison
United States – New York – Buffalo
United States – Washington – Tacoma
United States – Nevada – Reno
United States – Colorado – Fort Collins
United States – California – Folsom
United States – Oregon – Portland
United States – Montana – Bozeman
United States – Colorado – Durango
United States – Washington – Seattle
United States – Nevada – Las Vegas
United States – Montana – Billings
United States – Texas – Dallas
United States – Montana – Helena
United States – Washington – Spokane
United States – Virginia – Arlington
United States – Washington – Pasco
United States – California – Claremont
United States – Massachusetts – Boston
United States – Colorado – Denver
United States – Oregon – Bend
United States – Missouri – St Louis
United States – Arizona – Tucson
United States – Arkansas – Little Rock
United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg
United States – Washington – Olympia
United States – Washington – Vancouver
United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs
United States – Wisconsin – Milwaukee
United States – Hawaii – Honolulu
United States – Maryland – Fulton
United States – Kentucky – Louisville
United States – Georgia – Atlanta
United States – South Carolina – Greenville
United States – Illinois – Rosemont
United States – California – Walnut Creek
United States – Tennessee – Memphis
United States – Montana – Kalispell
United States – Virginia – Richmond
United States – Washington – Gig Harbor
United States – Rhode Island – Providence
United States – Ohio – Cleveland
United States – Florida – Tampa
United States – Florida – West Palm Beach
United States – Ohio – Columbus
United States – Tennessee – Chattanooga
United States – Kentucky – Lexington
United States – Kansas – Olathe
United States – Georgia – Pooler
United States – Washington – Bellevue
United States – Missouri – Kansas City
United States – North Carolina – Wilmington
United States – Tennessee – Nashville
United States – California – San Jose
United States – New Jersey – Newark
United States – Florida – Pensacola
United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque
United States – New York – White Plains
United States – Minnesota – St. Paul
United States – California – San Francisco
United States – South Carolina – Charleston
United States – Virginia – Roanoke
United States – South Carolina – Columbia
United States – Virginia – Vienna
United States – Florida – Orlando
United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis
United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
United States – New York – Syracuse
United States – California – San Diego
United States – Virginia – Norfolk
United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
United States – Virginia – Glen Allen
United States – California – Riverside
United States – Nebraska – Lincoln
United States – Montana – Butte
United States – Florida – Miami
United States – Nebraska – Omaha
United States – New Jersey – Pennington
United States – California – Sacramento
United States – Connecticut – Rocky Hill
United States – New York – New York
United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor
United States – North Carolina – Winston‑Salem
United States – Virginia – Alexandria
United States – Michigan – Detroit
United States – North Dakota – Bismarck
United States – Maine – Portland
United States – California – Oakland
United States – North Dakota – Fargo
United States – New Jersey – Woodcliff Lake
United States – Florida – Jacksonville
United States – Illinois – Chicago
United States – California – Los Angeles
United States – Idaho – Boise
United States – North Carolina – Raleigh
United States – West Virginia – Charleston
United States – Connecticut – Hartford

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Industry

Power

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Schedule

Full‑time

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Employee Status

Regular

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Business Class

Substation Engineering

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Job Posting Date

Jan 23, 2026

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Equal Employment Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.