Transmission Line Project Engineer

Overview

HDR is committed to a welcoming, inclusive environment where each employee is valued and respected. HDR aims to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into its work and foster a sense of belonging in our company and communities.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Opportunities are available in multiple locations across the United States.

• Prepare all technical aspects and deliverables for conceptual and detailed transmission line design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD, or Caisson.
• Coordinate the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines, including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, bills of material.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members; coordinate quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identify and implement learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through methods such as job shadowing, project tasks, “show and tell,” lunch-and-learns, and knowledge sharing.
• Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Provide engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conduct engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead design reviews with the client.
• Provide input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects while considering schedule and budget.
• Conduct site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participation in field reviews or construction observation.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or related field).
• Experience interpreting and applying industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE, and ACI.
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, analyzing transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings for transmission line projects.
• Experience liaising with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV through 500kV is desired; 765kV experience is an added benefit.
• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson, or MFAD.
• Experience working with renewables developers and/or interconnection of renewables is a plus.

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

HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture and trust with clients and communities we serve.

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 belonging and foster a supportive environment open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including…