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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked Power Delivery team.
Opportunities are available in these preferred locations :
- Austin
- Ann Arbor
- Boise
- Bismark
- Billings
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Denver
- Irvine
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Honolulu
- Kansas City
- Madison
- Minneapolis
- Missoula
- Omaha
- Phoenix
- Portland (OR & ME)
- Richmond
- Raleigh
- Sacramento / Folsom
- San Diego
- Seattle
- Spokane
- St Louis
- Syracuse
Primary Responsibilities
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 (plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material).Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members and 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 n 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 monitoring schedule and budget.Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including field reviews or construction observation.Preferred Qualifications
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 and other engineering documents for transmission line projects.Experience liaising and communicating 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 desired; 765kV experience is a plus.Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.Prior experience in foundation design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson, or MFAD.Experience working with renewables developers and / or interconnection of renewables is a plus.Required Qualifications
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-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).Commitment to being an active participant of HDR's employee-owned culture.What We Believe
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 our clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
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 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and location. The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $76,608 - 158,976. New Jersey is $92,736 - $144,000.
Location information
Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Phoenix
Other Locations :
United States-Texas-Round RockUnited States-North Carolina-CharlotteUnited States-Pennsylvania-BethlehemUnited States-Oregon-SalemUnited States-Maryland-BaltimoreUnited States-Montana-MissoulaUnited States-Texas-HoustonUnited States-California-IrvineUnited States-Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States-New York-BuffaloUnited States-Washington-TacomaUnited States-Nevada-RenoUnited States-Colorado-Fort CollinsUnited States-California-FolsomUnited States-Oregon-PortlandUnited States-Montana-BozemanUnited States-Colorado-DurangoUnited States-Washington-SeattleUnited States-Nevada-Las VegasUnited States-Montana-BillingsUnited States-Texas-DallasUnited States-Montana-HelenaUnited States-Washington-SpokaneUnited States-Virginia-ArlingtonUnited States-Washington-PascoUnited States-Texas-AustinUnited States-California-ClaremontUnited States-Massachusetts-BostonUnited States-Colorado-DenverUnited States-Oregon-BendUnited States-Missouri-St LouisUnited States-Arizona-TucsonUnited States-Arkansas-Little RockUnited States-Pennsylvania-MechanicsburgUnited States-Washington-OlympiaUnited States-Washington-VancouverUnited States-Colorado-Colorado SpringsUnited States-Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUnited States-Hawaii-HonoluluUnited States-Maryland-FultonUnited States-Kentucky-LouisvilleUnited States-Georgia-AtlantaUnited States-South Carolina-GreenvilleUnited States-Illinois-RosemontUnited States-California-Walnut CreekUnited States-Tennessee-MemphisUnited States-Montana-KalispellUnited States-Virginia-RichmondUnited States-Washington-Gig HarborUnited States-Rhode Island-ProvidenceUnited States-Ohio-ClevelandUnited States-Florida-TampaUnited States-Florida-West Palm BeachUnited States-Ohio-ColumbusUnited States-Tennessee-ChattanoogaUnited States-Kentucky-LexingtonUnited States-Kansas-OlatheUnited States-Georgia-PoolerUnited States-Washington-BellevueUnited States-Missouri-Kansas CityUnited States-North Carolina-WilmingtonUnited States-Tennessee-NashvilleUnited States-California-San JoseUnited States-New Jersey-NewarkUnited States-Florida-PensacolaUnited States-New Mexico-AlbuquerqueUnited States-New York-White PlainsUnited States-South Carolina-Rock HillUnited States-Minnesota-St PaulUnited States-California-San FranciscoUnited States-South Carolina-CharlestonUnited States-Virginia-RoanokeUnited States-South Carolina-ColumbiaUnited States-Virginia-ViennaUnited States-Florida-OrlandoUnited States-Minnesota-MinneapolisUnited States-Pennsylvania-PittsburghUnited States-New York-SyracuseUnited States-California-San DiegoUnited States-Virginia-NorfolkUnited States-Pennsylvania-PhiladelphiaUnited States-Virginia-Glen AllenUnited States-California-RiversideUnited States-Nebraska-LincolnUnited States-Montana-ButteUnited States-Florida-MiamiUnited States-Nebraska-OmahaUnited States-New Jersey-PenningtonUnited States-California-SacramentoUnited States-Connecticut-Rocky HillUnited States-New York-New YorkUnited States-Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States-North Carolina-Winston-SalemUnited States-Virginia-AlexandriaUnited States-Michigan-DetroitUnited States-North Dakota-BismarckUnited States-Maine-PortlandUnited States-California-OaklandUnited States-North Dakota-FargoUnited States-New Jersey-Woodcliff LakeUnited States-Florida-JacksonvilleUnited States-Illinois-ChicagoUnited States-California-Los AngelesUnited States-Idaho-BoiseUnited States-North Carolina-RaleighUnited States-Texas-San AntonioUnited States-West Virginia-CharlestonUnited States-Connecticut-HartfordIndustry
PowerSchedule
Full-timeEmployee Status
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Transmission / Distribution EngJob Posting
Mar 11, 2025
Equal Opportunity
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer)
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