Intern Electrical Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you'll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You'll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Project Manager/Team Lead to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to build and lead your own team of overhead and underground line design professionals while managing distribution line projects in the local region and beyond.  You will likely have prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on small/medium projects and are now ready to take-on a broader role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex distribution line projects.
• Additionally, you will have the desire and drive to grow a high performing team of professionals and leverage existing staff across the company to deliver projects.  You will support business development for new opportunities in the Nebraska Area and nationally as needed including supporting proposal development within the practice.
• As a Distribution Project Manager/Team Lead your role will encompass the following:
• Managing and leading distribution projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD Technicians and administrative staff.
• Interacting with utility and developer clients.                                                      
• Leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Building, developing and supervising a local distribution team and providing oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance and compensation reviews of team members.
• Leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the region.
• Performing client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities.
• Coordinating with HDR's Talent Acquisition team and leadership to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of distribution professionals.
• Supporting and engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target national clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of distribution design experience.
• Excellent client management skills, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with power delivery clients.
• PE license in applicable engineering field
• Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• PMP
• Act as client manager and/or project manager for select clients.
• Experience with data center and renewables projects.
• Development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Experience providing estimated costs, development of a BOM.
• Experience with electrical and planning analysis software i.e. CYM, ETAP or Milsoft.
• Experience with design tools for pole loading analysis: i.e. PLS-CADD, O-calc, SpidaCalc or Pole Foreman.
• Experience using Cad software packages for Electrical Distribution Example, PLS-CADD, MicroStation/AutoCAD/ArcGIS.
• Experience with New Business Designs for Residential, Commercial, and industrial Projects.
• Experience with reliability, grid modernization, and conversion projects.

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