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 Engineering is currently seeking a Substation Assistant Project Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in the Dakotas and Wyoming Area. Locations include Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Bismarck, and Fargo.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to further your project management skills and substation design experience by coordinating the work of our design teams for substation projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming and beyond.

You will likely have some prior experience managing projects and performing detailed engineering design tasks and are now ready to take-on a broader role overseeing the delivery of projects from scoping through closeout. The Assistant Project Manager is supported by an experienced Project Manager and will gain additional project execution skills to take on larger and more complex substation projects.

As a Substation Assistant Project Manager your role will encompass the following:

• Coordinate the work of single or multidiscipline teams 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.
• Perform client management, project management, and technical support activities on projects.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, and training one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, and CADD Technicians.
• Supporting QA/QC process on projects per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and schedule.
• Work with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of substation design experience.
• Strong client and project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
• Some travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license or the ability to obtain a within 6 months.
• Prior project management experience.
• Ability to effectively understand and apply many of the following project management concepts is strongly preferred: project life cycle, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning,

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.