Substation Section Manager

2 months ago

Valley Park, Missouri, United States HDR, Inc. Full time

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HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Section Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Minneapolis and Madison offices.


The primary duties of the Substation Section Manager are responsibility for the operational management and oversight of a production section including project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, workload forecasting, work-sharing, safety, morale, recruiting, performance reviews, marketing support, and the general direction of the section to ensure operating plan expectations are met. This position will be the key point of contact for large local and national clients and will maintain the primary relationship with those clients while managing projects and a local team with growth potential. The position will engage in business development activities to support existing and new clients. The Substation Section Manager will also be tasked with providing input into the MN/WI Power Delivery business plan and help in the development of strategic initiatives for the area. Experience with distribution, transmission line, substation, or communications projects would be an added benefit.

Specific duties and expectations include:

  • Responsible for Program and/or Project Management and oversight of 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.
  • Should understand basic project management tools and techniques including client goals and objectives, contract types and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope, schedule, and budget, financial management and controls, including earned value, and project closeout.
  • Must be an effective written and verbal communicator.
  • Must maintain a positive working environment for all staff.
  • Supervise substation team leads and staff located in Minnesota and Wisconsin and provide oversight over workload, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
  • Coordinate with company recruiting staff, business class and national leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow the group based on client and work sharing needs.
  • Establish a network of relationships with technical and leadership peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources with work sharing opportunities.
  • The Substation Section Manager shall develop and maintain a mentorship program for the Substation team members. This shall be developed in conjunction with the System Protection and Studies section and the Transmission section, so cross training opportunities are identified and provided to staff.
  • Coordinate with Area leadership to promote and ensure the work performed in the section meets the corporate and HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and that a culture of quality is maintained in the section.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting that aligns with Area and Business Class expectations.
  • Participate in client management, project management and/or technical support activities. This include but is not limited to representing HDR at industry conferences and participating in mid-year and annual budgeting, Business Class working groups, annual strategic development meetings, and Area Power Delivery coordination meetings.
  • Participate in local or national industry associations as a committee member.
  • Increase HDR's local or national exposure by developing white papers or as a presenter at conference or association meetings.
  • The Substation Section Manager shall complete internal project management fundamentals training within six months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous work experience in a senior technical and/or leadership role either with a utility or consulting engineering firm is preferred.
  • Local to the Minneapolis or Madison area
  • Familiarity with various types of substation design layouts
  • Working knowledge of jobsite electrical hazards and associated safety precautions, including working clearances and personal protective equipment

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 and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 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

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.

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.

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis ParkOther Locations: United States-Wisconsin-MadisonIndustry: PowerSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusinessClass: Substation EngineeringJob Posting: Jul 9, 2024

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

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