Transmission Digital Delivery Lead — AI & Automation

HDR, Inc.

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 176,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HDR is seeking a highly motivated Digital Delivery Lead for its Transmission Business Class in the United States. You will champion process improvements, implement industry-leading technologies, and lead digital delivery on electric transmission projects.

You’ll collaborate with HDR’s Digital Design Community and align design practices with scalable solutions for project teams. The role emphasizes ownership of PLS‑CADD licenses, AI tool exploration, and integration of low-code platforms to

Qualifications

5+ years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5+ years digital delivery (model management) experience.
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.

Responsibilities

Act as a Transmission representative within HDR’s Digital Design Community, contributing to cross-business group collaboration on tools, workflows, standards, and best practices.
Identify, develop, and scale initiatives focused on process improvement, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and establishing dynamic workflows for digital design and project delivery.
Lead and support the effective use of design tools and efficiencies, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related production software used within transmission projects.
Identify operational bottlenecks and develop bespoke tools, scripts, and automations to streamline engineering and design tasks.
Explore, evaluate, and integrate AI tools and applications, such as Microsoft Power Apps and AI agents, to enhance daily operations and business class efficiency.
Serve as a Product Owner for PLS‑CADD software. This includes the management of PLS‑CADD licenses, understanding user capabilities, tracking software usage, conducting comprehensive cost analyses, and developing strategic road-maps for future software enhancements and training.
Support broader digital integration efforts by utilizing intelligent model‑based platforms, such as Bentley iTwin or comparable digital design software, to ensure seamless multidisciplinary collaboration.