Northwest Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR

Bozeman (MT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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 preferred locations including Bozeman.

The role involves design, analysis, and coordination for high‑voltage transmission line projects from concept through construction. Applicants should have a PE license, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and 4+ years in transmission line work.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or related field).
Experience interpreting and applying requisite 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, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects.
Experience liaising and communicating closely 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 thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV 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 the interconnection of Renewables a plus.

Responsibilities

Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.
Coordinating 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, and bills of material.
Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing.
Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.