Transmission Civil EIT/Coordinator

HDR; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Round Rock, Texas is seeking a Transmission Civil EIT/Coordinator to work under the direction of Project Managers and Engineers. The role involves analyzing design options and preparing sketches while collaborating with CAD Technicians to ensure compliance with design standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, proficiency in MicroStation, and a commitment to HDR's employee-owned culture. The position is full-time with responsibilities focused on transmission structure design.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Understands civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Conduct analyses to develop design options and prepare design sketches.
• Design and analyze structural performance of high voltage transmission structures.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil engineering software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Job description

Transmission Civil EIT/Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Design and analyze structural performance of high voltage transmission structures, including concrete, steel, and wood pole structures, and their foundations.
• Typical designs include structure design, structure spotting, conductor sag and blowout calculations, foundation design, hardware selection and fit-up, and development of bill of materials. Designs must also consider environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, public involvement, access roads, and construction requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; familiarity and demonstrated experience with civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D; specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Candidates without their EIT will be hired into a Transmission Design Coordinator position and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location: United States - Texas - Austin Other Locations: United States - Texas - Round Rock

Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Jun 19, 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.