Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 119,700 - 174,883; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to lead and deliver high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects. Based in the U.S., you will coordinate with program managers and engineering teams across offices to drive design, risk assessment, and schedule management.

You will mentor Engineering Managers, oversee quality plans, and contribute to technical papers and conference presentations. Travel may be required as projects span multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of underground HV design experience (69–500 kV).
• Experience with submarine cables and HVDC underground design.
• Proficient in PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
• Willingness to travel and manage multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor underground line engineering projects across programs or clients.
• Lead, support, and audit project execution and quality plans and trainings.
• Ensure teams follow client standards and are trained on implementation.
• Coordinate with program managers to advise clients on technical matters.
• Monitor resources and workloads across multiple offices; address staffing needs.
• Mentor Engineering Managers on underground transmission design and proposals.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently across locations; participate in reviews.
• Develop technical papers/presentations for industry events; contribute to hiring strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CDEGS

CYMCAP

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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.