Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting

Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting

Join HDR to leverage your experience in electric transmission routing and siting.

HDR is an employee‑owned firm that values diversity, equity and inclusion. As part of the Power sector we shape how electricity is generated, transmitted & delivered. This role supports regional and national projects.

• Impact how regional & national energy needs are met
• Own and develop your career across diverse projects
• Work in sectors such as water, waste & transportation
• Be an employee‑owner and share in HDR’s success
• Participate in HDR’s practice group that develops recommended practices

• Develop buildable routing & siting solutions for utility & developer infrastructure
• Work with project teams, consultants, stakeholders (government, regulators, communities, landowners)
• Prepare testimony, technical documentation & studies supporting line‑route & facility site selection
• Prepare & monitor project scope, schedule & budget
• Develop newer staff and produce client deliverables
• Build key relationships within HDR and with utilities
• Strategic thinking, networking, client relations & lead development
• Travel 10‑20% of the time
• Perform other duties as needed

• Experience managing & leading projects, seeking broader leadership in complex projects
• Strong background in routing, siting & regulatory approvals for electric facilities; expert witness experience desired
• Ability to handle multiple non‑routine tasks, research & write concise technical documents, meet tight deadlines
• Detail‑oriented, organized, effective communicator, team player with focus on quality & client service

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, science, community planning, engineering, landscape architecture or related field
• Minimum 10 years of linear project experience (land acquisition, routing, environmental planning)
• Minimum 8 years in writing proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules for complex environmental projects with multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience preparing regulatory applications to state utility regulatory agencies & system operators
• Experience providing expert witness testimony
• Understanding of permit requirements
• Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving & research abilities
• Ability to support multiple complex, time‑sensitive projects
• Identify and resolve issues efficiently
• Positive and proactive interaction with design & construction teams

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 10 years related experience
• 5+ years project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating & scheduling software, project management software
• Excellent organizational, project management & communication skills (written & verbal)
• Commitment to employee‑owned culture

Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short & long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, tuition reimbursement. Compensation range $125,000–$180,000 (North Central region).

United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park

United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne, United States – Missouri – Kansas City, United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – Illinois – Springfield, United States – Missouri – St Louis, United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor, United States – Iowa – Council Bluffs, United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs, United States – Missouri – Columbia, United States – Wisconsin – Madison, United States – North Dakota – Bismarck, United States – Illinois – Rosemont, United States – Colorado – Fort Collins, United States – Iowa – Des Moines, United States – Minnesota – Thief River Falls, United States – North Dakota – Fargo, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – Missouri – Springfield, United States – Wyoming – Gillette, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – Indiana – Indianapolis, United States – Wyoming – Lander, United States – Michigan – Lansing, United States – Colorado – Englewood

Jan 7, 2026

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and convictions.