Entry-Level Transmission Design Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking an entry-level Transmission EIT / Transmission Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Billings, MT. The role supports the design of high‑voltage transmission projects, from simple structure replacements to greenfield designs, with hands-on learning and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include structural analysis, drawings, BOMs, vendor reviews, and collaboration with electrical, civil, and protection engineers, with occasional site visits and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required.
• Active pursuit or completion of EIT preferred (entry-level pathway).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of steel structures, foundations, and support systems per codes.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Review vendor shop drawings for conformance to construction documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and protection & control engineers for integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and field engineering support.
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Develop design options, perform modeling/calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
• Develop construction drawings with Designers and CAD Technicians per standards and specs.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Design typical elements such as structure design, conjugate spotting, sag/blowout calculations, foundation design, hardware selection and BOM development.

Skills

Structure design

CAD software

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

HDR Engineering is seeking an entry-level Transmission EIT / Transmission Designer to join our Power Delivery team in Billings, MT. The role supports the design of high‑voltage transmission projects, from simple structure replacements to greenfield designs, with hands-on learning and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include structural analysis, drawings, BOMs, vendor reviews, and collaboration with electrical, civil, and protection engineers, with occasional site visits and field support.