Transmission EIT / Designer - Build the Power Grid

HDR; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission EIT/Transmission Designer to join a national Power Delivery team in Billings, MT. The role involves preparing engineering drawings, performing analyses, and coordinating with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver high-voltage transmission projects.

The successful candidate will learn under senior engineers, participate in design iterations, and advance toward EIT certification while contributing to environmental permitting and project requirements.

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.
• EIT certificate preferred; non-EIT may be hired as Transmission Designer and expected to obtain EIT for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of steel structures, foundations, and support systems in compliance with applicable codes (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NESC).
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Review vendor shop drawings for conformance to construction documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and protection & control engineers to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Conduct site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and field engineering support.
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication.
• 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 constructions observation
• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transmission EIT/Transmission Designer to join a national Power Delivery team in Billings, MT. The role involves preparing engineering drawings, performing analyses, and coordinating with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver high-voltage transmission projects.

The successful candidate will learn under senior engineers, participate in design iterations, and advance toward EIT certification while contributing to environmental permitting and project requirements.