Electrical Substation Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Primary Responsibilities

You'll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Substation projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams.  Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex substation projects, you'll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities.  You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, you will be responsible for technical execution of the project.

You will also take responsibility for hiring, developing, and supervising a technical team of engineers and technicians.

As a Substation EM/TL your role will encompass the following:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

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