Transmission Front-End Engineering %Design; FEED Lead

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We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Transmission Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) Lead – HDR is seeking a national position within our Power Delivery Practice to be part of our national Alternative Delivery (AD) Leadership Team. Within HDR, AD consists of collaborative delivery models such as Design‑Build (DB) / Progressive Design‑Build (PDB), Engineer‑Procure‑Construct (EPC), Construction Manager‑General Contractor (CMGC) / Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and/or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

This position will involve all technical risk aspects of our power delivery AD program, including medium voltage through 500 kV. The successful candidate will drive collaboration between HDR’s global power delivery staff and our construction teaming partners, focusing on mitigating the inherent engineering and design risks associated with AD projects. The primary duties of this position include front‑end planning, pursuing, executing and managing technical aspects of transmission AD proposals and projects within the utility, developer, renewable (medium/high voltage), battery energy storage system and data centre markets.

• In collaboration with marketing and technical staff, develop, lead and/or oversee technical aspects of transmission line AD proposals, including risk analysis and mitigation, preliminary routing and design, contractor bill‑of‑material takeoff support, and HDR scope, schedule and budget development with a focus on activities and risks unique to AD projects (e.g., procurement support, construction support, critical path scheduling, etc.). While this individual’s primary focus will be leading transmission line teams, coordination with land survey, geotechnical, distribution, substation, environmental, real estate and geographic information system (GIS) staff is also expected.
• In collaboration with engineering and design teams, review AD project intel, opportunities and RFPs to evaluate technical and commercial project risk and estimate technical investments prior to the Go/No‑Go discussion. Risk evaluation will be shared with commercial, business development and operations leaders to determine if/how to pursue opportunities.
• Responsibilities include interfacing with construction contractors and HDR subconsultants during the pursuit and project while driving conversations on risk identification and mitigation.
• Assist in Go/No‑Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• In collaboration with technical and operations leadership, perform technical resource planning, workload forecasting and staff assigning on AD projects. As AD program grows, work with regional practice and operations leadership to develop and oversee multiple transmission line FEED teams. This individual will lead efforts to provide consistency and availability to support AD pursuit efforts.
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