About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR has an excellent opportunity for a Colorado Substation Business Class Lead to be located in our Colorado offices. In this position, you will serve as a leader to grow our substation program by leading pursuits, managing staff, and managing projects.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR's Colorado Substation Engineering Manager will provide leadership to develop, coordinate, monitor, and improve technical services for substation related project work. The Colorado Substation Engineering Manager will lead the growth and further develop and manage substation projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, and quality control, schedule, and budget management. Experience with distribution, transmission line, communication, and system projection and planning projects would be an added benefit.

In the role of Colorado Substation Engineering Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage and execute project delivery for substation projects.
• Perform Project Management duties and be responsible for project financials and the project team.
• Develop, mentor and manage staff in the Substation Business Class
• Active engagement in selected professional conferences and industry associations with presentations, committee assignments and leadership positions.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
• Work collaboratively with other Business Class Leads and Market Sector Leads within the resources business group
• Develop and implement strategies, with the collaboration from local, regional and national support, for the marketing and delivery of substation services.
• Assist with identifying project opportunities, client development and pursuits to win work of key projects in the substation business sector.
• Support the pursuit of substation project opportunities across business groups, business classes and market sectors.
• Support recruiting activities by identifying gaps in services and target hires.
• Commit to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Excellent team player with ability to function effectively in a variety of roles on integrated project teams
• Perform other duties as needed to further the growth of the substation program.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field required
• PE license required
• A minimum of 10 years' experience which includes substation design and management experience
• 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 Local candidates preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Local candidates preferred

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. 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.

Benefits and 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, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $132,671 - $189,530 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)