Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting

HDR; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee transmission routing and siting projects. In this role, you will manage project teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in related projects, including a strong emphasis on project management and technical leadership. The position is based in Missouri and is part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in linear projects involving land acquisition or environmental planning.
• Strong background in routing, siting, and regulatory approvals for electric facilities.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop routing and siting solutions for utility and developer infrastructure.
• Engage stakeholders such as government agencies and communities.
• Prepare technical documentation and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical leadership

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Team player

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating and scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Transmission Routing and Siting

Join to apply for the Senior Project Manager – Transmission Routing and Siting role at HDR.

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.

We are seeking transmission routing and siting professionals to support HDR’s expanding power practice. This is a great opportunity to join a top employee‑owned company and work on exciting regional and national projects while developing skills, growing your career and playing a key role in a growing practice in our North Central Region.

What it means for you

• Opportunity to have an impact on how regional and national energy needs are met
• Opportunity to own and develop your career with a variety of projects and challenges
• Exposure to projects in different sectors such as water, waste, and transportation
• Become an employee‑owner and share in HDR’s success—open to all employees
• Participate in HDR’s practice group that develops and facilitates recommended practices and professional development

What you will do

• Develop buildable routing and siting solutions to support utility and developer infrastructure
• Work with project teams, including utility and developer staff and consultants
• Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, regulators, communities and landowners
• Prepare testimony and technical documentation, including studies to present defensible line‑route and facility site selection
• Prepare and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop newer staff to produce client deliverables
• Build key relationships with HDR and utility staff
• Apply strategic thinking, networking, client relations and lead development
• Travel on average 10–20% of the time expected
• Perform other duties as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects, looking for a broader leadership role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex projects
• Strong background in routing, siting and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities; expert witness testimony experience desired
• Ability to perform non‑routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; research and write concise technical documents; innovate and follow through to completion of all assigned tasks
• Detail‑oriented, organized, effective communicator, team player with strong focus on quality and client service

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 writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑agency efforts, with a strong focus on siting and routing studies
• Experience with submittals to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators
• Expert witness testimony experience
• Understanding of permit requirements
• Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and research abilities
• Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively
• Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
• Positive, proactive interaction with design and construction teams

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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. The compensation range for this position in the North Central region is $125,000 – $180,000.

Primary Location

United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park

Employee Ownership

As employee owners, all employees have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered.

EEO Statement

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.