Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

HDR; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 119,700 - 174,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to lead and mentor teams on high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects. The role focuses on design excellence, client coordination, and multi‑office collaboration across a range from 69 kV to 500 kV.

You will drive project execution plans, oversee quality assurance, and contribute to technical papers and industry presentations while supporting growth in HDR’s HVDC underground design capabilities. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years in underground, submarine cable and HVDC design.
• PE license and experience in Power Market sector projects.
• Proven mentoring and leadership across multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor project teams on underground line engineering.
• Develop and audit project execution and quality plans; conduct audits.
• Ensure teams follow client standards and receive training.
• Coordinate with managers to advise clients on technical matters.
• Monitor resources and staffing across offices; address staffing concerns.
• Interface with other discipline leads on projects.
• Mentor engineers on design, proposals, risk, and schedules.
• Lead multiple projects across locations concurrently.
• Assist in developing technical papers/presentations for events.
• Lead hiring and growth strategies for HDR HV underground design.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

CDEGS

CYMCAP

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

HDR is a leading global engineering firm. In this role, you will bring your expertise in high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects to shape the future of power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers and/or project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects within a program or for multiple clients.
• Lead, support, and/or oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans for programs or clients, including performing regular audits with action items for additional training as needed.
• Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and preferences and that project teams are adequately informed and trained on implementation of those standards.
• Coordinate with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters.
• Monitor technical resources assigned to programs or projects and workload forecasts and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns.
• Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects.
• Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on the technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Lead hiring and growth strategy for HDR in regard to high voltage underground, submarine cable and HVDC underground line design.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical underground, submarine cable, and HVDC design experience from 69 kV up to 500 kV, including routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable materials, specifications, and construction support.
• Desire to lead, train, and mentor young to mid‑level technical staff in multiple office locations.
• Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, multiple clients, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous consulting experience desired.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Compensation and Locations

Pay range: $119,700 – $174,883 (based on experience and location).

Primary location: Billings, Montana.

Other potential locations: Charlotte, NC; Portland, ME; Rosemont, IL; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; Boise, ID; Ann Arbor, MI; Missoula, MT; Syracuse, NY; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX.

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that 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.

EEO Statement

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.