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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 looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Team Lead to join and lead our growing Minnesota/Wisconsin Power Delivery team and program.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary duties of the SPS Team Lead are to supervise, lead, and grow an SPS team in the Minnesota/Wisconsin area and oversee execution of SPS projects performed by the local team(s) to deliver world class services to clients in the region and across the global Power Delivery practice. Services will primarily include system protection and transmission and/or distribution planning work but may also include substation services. The Team Lead will manage and participate in individual projects within their technical expertise.

Specific duties include:

• Responsible for operational management and direct supervision of HDR's SPS team in Minnesota/Wisconsin, and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, teamwork, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight to ensure projects are staffed appropriately and the team is properly executing project work, both internally and externally.
• Establish a network of relationships with technical peers in other offices and leverage those relationships and resources in worksharing opportunities.
• Manage workload and utilizations in the team to meet the operating goals of the Area, including maintaining up to date and accurate workload and utilization forecasting.
• Work with local and regional operations and national leadership to foster Power Delivery growth and build capabilities through recruitment and staff training.
• Encourage and participate in business and community activities as representative of HDR.
• He/she works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more staff.
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field required.
• 7 years of experience in system protection design, studies, and/or transmission/distribution planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• FE, PE license strongly preferred.
• Experience in the north central region preferred.
• Previous experience managing staff, projects, and contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm preferred.

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.