Senior HV Underground Transmission Design Lead

HDR

Rosemont (IL)

On-site

USD 119,700 - 174,883

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental and vision
Retirement plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time away
Parental leave

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to lead and mentor project teams on high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects. You will guide technical design, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with managers across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include developing execution and quality plans, auditing progress, and supporting client interfaces. Travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and delivering complex HV

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years in underground/submarine HV design.
  • PE license and extensive Power Market Sector execution experience.
  • Experience leading teams across multiple offices and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams and oversee engineering aspects of underground line projects.
  • Develop execution and quality plans and perform audits as needed.
  • Coordinate standards, client support, and staffing across offices.
  • Mentor Engineering Managers on design, risk, and schedules.
  • Support proposals, papers, and industry presentations.

Skills

HV transmission design
Leadership
Mentoring
CDEGS
CYMCAP
AutoCAD
PLS CAD
Plant 3D
Revit
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
PE license

Tools

PLS CAD
AutoCAD
Plant 3D
AutoPipe
Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to lead and mentor project teams on high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects. You will guide technical design, ensure compliance with standards, and coordinate with managers across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include developing execution and quality plans, auditing progress, and supporting client interfaces. Travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mentorship, and delivering complex HV

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