Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead

Overview

HDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead to lead and grow our nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This technical leadership role will be responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned to them. As a key member of our NC Power Delivery management team, the Substation P&C Engineering Team Lead will be responsible for:

• Team Management & Development:
  Managing a high-performing substation P&C engineering team. This includes assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focusing on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Project Oversight:
  Overseeing the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance. They will plan and allocate resources for junior staff, ensuring alignment with HDR’s project execution processes.
• Proposal Development:
  Assisting with developing proposals to include technical writing and project estimating within the area of technical expertise.
• Strategic Growth & Business Planning:
  Supporting the Substation Business Class Manager’s growth strategies by identifying and developing specific technical expertise.
• Technical Leadership & Innovation:
  Attending trainings to further develop understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
• Collaboration & Integration:
  Working with Client Managers, Operational Managers, and Technical Leaders to ensure seamless integration of services and consistent delivery of world-class solutions.

This role requires a self-motivated, strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of substation P&C engineering, and the ability to manage teams and projects. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HDR’s substation practice in the North Carolina area and beyond.

• Previous consulting firm experience desired
• Previous staff supervision experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE License
• 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
• Experience using industry standard design software (AutoCAD and/or Micro Station)
• Ability to travel, less than 10%
• Local candidates are preferred

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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

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.

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.

Primary

Location:

United States-North Carolina-Raleigh

Other Locations:
United States-North Carolina-Charlotte

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Substation Engineering

Job Posting:
Oct 1, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.