Transmission EPC Project Engineering Lead

HDR; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission EPC Project Engineering Lead to drive pursuit and execution of complex transmission EPC projects across multiple markets. The role focuses on technical bid development, risk analysis, and FEED leadership, collaborating with HDR teams and external partners.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, a PE license, PMP certification, and at least 10 years in transmission design, with proven leadership of EPC programs and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transmission design.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading engineering teams on EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pursuit Champion/Manager on Transmission EPC projects and transition to Project Manager after award.
• Facilitate technical risk analysis, preliminary routing and design, and BOM takeoff support.
• Lead scope, schedule and budget development for AD projects and coordinate with land survey, geotechnical, environmental and GIS staff.
• Estimate technical investments pre-Go/No-Go and share risk evaluations with leadership.
• Interface with contractors and subconsultants during pursuit and project delivery.
• Assist in Go/No-Go discussions, risk assessments, SOQs and negotiations as required.
• Develop FEED templates and stand-up project teams as the program grows.
• Provide engineering leadership roles (engineering manager, discipline lead, etc.).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-Pole

PLS-Tower

MFAD

LPILE

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. 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.

Transmission EPC Project Engineering Lead

Within HDR, AD consists of collaborative delivery models such as Design‑Build (DB) / Progressive Design‑Build (PDB), Engineer‑Procure‑Construct (EPC), Construction Manager‑General Contractor (CMGC) / Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and/or Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The individual will drive collaboration between HDR’s global power delivery staff and our construction teaming partners, focusing on technical bid development, estimating, and transitioning projects from pursuit to execution. The successful candidate should have a broad understanding of the technical risks inherent to transmission EPC projects within the utility, developer, renewable (medium/high voltage), battery energy storage system and/or data center markets.

Primary responsibilities

• Serve as the Pursuit Champion / Manager on Transmission EPC projects. Once project is awarded, transition management duties to Project Manager and execution team. Ensure a clear transition of scope, schedule and budget expectations.
• In collaboration with construction partners and HDR technical leads, facilitate discussion on technical risk analysis and mitigation, preliminary routing and design and bill-of-material takeoff support. Offer value engineering and constructability solutions.
• Lead HDR scope, schedule and budget development with a focus on activities and risks unique to AD projects (e.g. procurement support, construction support, critical path scheduling, etc.). While this individual’s primary focus will be leading transmission line teams, coordination with land survey, geotechnical, distribution, substation, environmental, real estate and geographic information system (GIS) staff is also expected.
• Estimate technical investments prior to the Go/No-Go discussion. Risk evaluation will be shared with commercial, business development and operations leaders to determine if/how to pursue opportunities.
• Responsibilities include interfacing with construction contractors and HDR subconsultants during the pursuit and project while driving conversations on risk identification and mitigation.
• Assist in Go/No-Go discussions, project risk assessments, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and negotiations as required.
• As AD program grows, work with power delivery and operations leadership to buildout front-end engineering and design (FEED) teams.
• Serve in project technical leadership roles, including engineering manager, discipline lead, technical advisor, or other. While this individual’s focus will be on FEED development and standing‑up project teams, ongoing technical risk analysis will be required to determine if/when to “handoff” the project.
• When not involved in pursuits or projects, work with power delivery leadership to develop templates, standards, specifications, drawings, processes and procedures to support transmission line EPC pursuits and projects (e.g. design templates, model templates, basis of design standards, bill-of-material templates, foundation standards, scope templates, budget templates, schedule templates, etc.), including development and maintenance of a database. Provide EPC best practice guidance to pursuit and project delivery teams.
• Team development, mentorship and leadership, including Project Managers, Engineering Managers, discipline specific practitioners such as transmission site/civil, structural/foundation, distribution, environmental, real estate and GIS individuals.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Report to Alternative Delivery Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transmission design.
• Minimum 5 years building and leading engineering teams on EPC projects.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, MFAD, and LPILE.
• Minimum 5 years of experience developing engineering scope, schedule and budget estimates on EPC projects.
• Experience developing EPC design and construction packages.
• Specific experience performing all aspects of transmission line design, procurement and construction including: Estimating, engineering design, procurement, and construction specifications, and detailed design and drawing development for transmission projects up to 500kV.
• Understanding of transmission line routing, structure spotting, material selection, wire sagging, and foundation plans. Has experience offering value engineering solutions that align with industry best practices while leading discussions with material vendors and subcontractors on such topics.
• Experience optimizing pole design and foundation design.
• Experience working with environmental, real estate and GIS teams.
• Strong leadership skills and engineering management experience with multiple remote teams.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.).
• Position requires up to 20% travel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years experience in related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $160,090 - $228,700. {Maine}: $152,086 - $217,265. Alexandria, VA: $192,108-$274,440. Arlington, VA: $192,108-$274,440. Glen Allen, VA: $160,090-$228,700. Norfolk, VA: $160,090-$228,700. Richmond, VA: $168,095-$240,135. Roanoke, VA: $152,086-$217,265. Vienna, VA: $192,108-$274,440.

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Other Locations

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Arkansas-Little Rock, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Washington-Vancouver, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Maryland-Fulton, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-Minnesota-St. Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Apr 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affilative 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.