Head Transmission Line EPC Program & Execution

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 155,064 - 221,520; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line EPC Program Lead to oversee the transmission line scope within large-scale infrastructure programs in the Seattle area. You will coordinate with contractors, owners, and HDR teams to deliver technical design, routing, permitting, and construction execution.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and guiding risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and QA/QC throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Must interact with design teams and have strong organizational, PM, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line scope within large EPC programs, coordinating with contractor partners.
• Advise on routing, design, permitting, constructability, right-of-way, outage planning, and material strategy.
• Plan, direct, and monitor execution with the EPC contractor, including routing, engineering, environmental, ROW, procurement, construction, and outages.
• Serve as primary transmission interface between owner, engineering teams, and EPC contractor.
• Coordinate with substation, real estate, and environmental teams for integration.
• Identify risks and issues related to permitting, land access, material lead times, and outages; mitigate and resolve.
• Develop and implement execution plans and tools for transmission line scope; improve efficiency and transparency.
• Oversee design and construction activities to meet client requirements and QA/QC.
• Direct and coordinate HDR staff and subconsultants; ensure resources meet scope and contract needs.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget; support change management.
• Engage with clients, utilities, agencies, and stakeholders for permitting and coordination.
• Mentor staff working on transmission line projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PE License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line EPC Program Lead to oversee the transmission line scope within large-scale infrastructure programs in the Seattle area. You will coordinate with contractors, owners, and HDR teams to deliver technical design, routing, permitting, and construction execution.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing scope, schedule, and budget, and guiding risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and QA/QC throughout the program.