Substation Engineering Manager

Substation Engineering Manager-(187859)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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

• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers within a multi-discipline team throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Lead substation engineering teams—including P&C, Civil, Structural, and Physical—to ensure quality, coordination, and timely delivery of all design packages.
• Establish and maintain client relationships; participate in design and production meetings related to substation and electrical systems.
• Serve as Electrical Engineering Manager on multiple projects, providing technical leadership and oversight.
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions in collaboration with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Implement and enforce QA / QC processes across engineering disciplines; participate in code compliance reviews with governing agencies.
• Manage project workload and coordinate team efforts to meet schedule and quality expectations.
• Track technical progress and adjust team activities to align with project goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support technical development and consistency across the team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

: Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Industry

: Power

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: RegularBusinessClass : Substation Engineering

Job Posting

: Oct 6, 2025