Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting

HDR; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Lansing, Michigan, to develop innovative solutions for electric transmission routing and siting projects. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory approvals and management of linear projects, as well as at least 10 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of $125,000 to $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in linear projects involving land acquisition, routing or environmental planning.
• Minimum 5 years project management experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop buildable routing and siting solutions for utilities and developers.
• Collaborate with project teams including utility staff, developers, and consultants.
• Engage stakeholders such as government agencies and communities.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Transmission Routing & Siting

HDR is looking for an experienced leader to develop buildable solutions for electric transmission routing and siting projects within our expanding Power practice across the North Central Region.

What it means for you

• Opportunity to impact regional and national energy needs
• Chance to own and advance your career through a variety of projects and challenges
• Exposure to projects in sectors such as water, waste, and transportation
• Eligibility to become an employee‑owner and share in HDR’s success
• Participation in HDR’s practice group focused on developing recommended practices and professional development

What you will do

• Develop buildable routing and siting solutions for utilities and developers
• Collaborate with project teams including utility staff, developers, and consultants
• Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, regulators, communities, and landowners
• Prepare testimony, technical documentation, and studies to support defensible line routes and facility sites
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
• Mentor and develop newer staff on client deliverables
• Strengthen relationships with HDR and utility staff
• Apply strategic thinking, networking, client relations, and lead development skills
• Travel as required (10–20%)
• Perform other duties as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects, with a desire for broader leadership in larger, more complex projects
• Strong background in routing, siting, and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities, with desired expert witness testimony experience
• Ability to perform non‑routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; research and write concise technical documents; innovate and complete tasks on time; work independently and as part of a team; and maintain detail orientation, organization, communication, and quality focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, community planning, engineering, landscape architecture or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in linear projects involving land acquisition, routing or environmental planning
• Minimum 8 years experience writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑agency efforts focused on siting and routing studies
• Experience preparing applications for state utility regulatory agencies and system operators
• Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony
• Experience and understanding of permit requirements
• Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and research abilities
• Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively
• Efficiency in identifying and resolving issues
• Positive and proactive interaction with design and construction teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 10 years related experience
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management tools
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture

Benefits

Salary range: $125,000 – $180,000 (aligned with skills, experience, education, and geography). Full‑time regular positions receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.

Locations: United States – Minnesota (Saint Louis Park), Wyoming (Cheyenne), Missouri (Kansas City), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Colorado (Denver), Illinois (Springfield), Missouri (St Louis), Michigan (Ann Arbor), Iowa (Council Bluffs), Colorado (Colorado Springs), Missouri (Columbia), Wisconsin (Madison), North Dakota (Bismarck), Illinois (Rosemont), Colorado (Fort Collins), Iowa (Des Moines), Minnesota (Thief River Falls), North Dakota (Fargo), Illinois (Chicago), Missouri (Springfield), Wyoming (Gillette), Minnesota (Minneapolis), Indiana (Indianapolis), Wyoming (Lander), Michigan (Lansing), Colorado (Englewood).

Industry: Power | Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning | Job Posted: Jan 7 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.