Transmission Project Engineer

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HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary duties of a Transmission Project Engineer include, in partnership with the Project Manager (PM), responsibility for technical execution of high voltage electrical transmission line projects of any size and complexity on schedule, within budget, and meeting HDR and client quality standards. A Project Engineer is responsible for technical execution of a project. Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV required.

• Leads overall technical direction of projects
• Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management.
• Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
• Must thoroughly understand and implement the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client.
• Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables. Ensures appropriate reviewer(s) are assigned.
• Coordinates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
• May be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers.

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

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.

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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.

Power

Full-time

Regular

Business Class :
Transmission/Distribution Eng

Oct 9, 2025

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