What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Substation Engineering Manager/ Team Lead position at Jobright.ai?
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Job Summary:
HDR is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment for all employees. They are seeking a Substation Engineering Manager/Team Lead to lead and guide technical teams in the design and execution of high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality and effective project management. The role involves developing project execution plans, mentoring team members, and coordinating quality checks for project deliverables.
Responsibilities:
• Develops a partnership with a PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM/TL is responsible for leading the technical team and execution of the project deliverables.
• Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
• Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
• Supports 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.
• Works independently and will direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers.
• Coordinates and/or performs 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. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Works 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.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license.
• Minimum 8 years of technical design experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components, and knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Previous consulting firm experience desired.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers, and project staff.
• Previous staff supervision experience is preferred.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred.
• Experience using industry standard design software.
• 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.
• Some travel may be required.
Company:
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. Founded in 1917, the company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, with a team of 10001 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. HDR has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.
