Transmission Engineering Manager

HDR, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee ownership benefits

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking multiple Transmission Line Engineering Managers in the Power Delivery sector. You will manage engineering and design components for transmission projects, mentor engineers, and lead PM duties to ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment across projects.

You’ll work with senior engineers to develop technical expertise and contribute to technical papers for industry conferences. HDR emphasizes an employee-owned culture and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
• Active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical experience to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
• Mentor and supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CAD technicians and staff.
• Perform Project Management duties including scope, schedule, budget, proposal development, WBS, risk assessment/mitigation, change management and schedule management.
• Coordinate and lead QA/QC per HDR’s QMS with a commitment to world-class quality.
• Perform quality checks and reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently across locations.
• Develop technical expertise and attend training/seminars on transmission concepts.
• Assist with development of technical papers/presentations for industry conferences.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: 'https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Power

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. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking multiple Transmission Line Engineering Managers to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leveraging technical experience and expertise to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
• Developing and implementing a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians and administrative staff.
• Performing Project Management (PM) duties as needed, including supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinating and/or leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• Performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Participating in project reviews as needed.
• At times, leading multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Working with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
• At times, assisting with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction and/or field experience in transmission a plus.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.
• Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel and wood transmission structure analysis/design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years of experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Nevada: $119,700.00 to 196,650.00 Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix Other Locations: United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas Industry: Power Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Oct 22, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.