Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead

Apply for the Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Team Lead role at 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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking 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. We invite you to help bring great things to fruition, not only in your community but around the world.

• Team Management & Development:
  Managing a high‑performing substation P&C engineering team—assigning responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative culture focused on technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
• Project Oversight:
  Overseeing the technical execution of substation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget compliance, and aligning with HDR’s project execution processes.
• Proposal Development:
  Assisting with developing proposals that 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 the 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.

• 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 500 kV, 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%

• 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

Primary location:
United States‑Florida‑Orlando

Other locations:
United States‑Florida‑Doral, United States‑Florida‑Jacksonville, United States‑Florida‑Tampa

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Substation Engineering

Job Posting:
Nov 14, 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.