Transmission Line Engineer

HDR; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer in Syracuse, NY. Join our employee-owned firm and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of critical power infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate design work, ensure code compliance, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver on schedule. The role emphasizes PE licensure, a strong engineering foundation, and experience in the Power Market Sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through schematic design development and contract document phase.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Review project documents for conflicts with other disciplines.
• Write and edit project specifications.
• Coordinate with/assist disciplines with addenda, RFIs, COs and incorporate changes into documents.
• Provide construction contract administration as needed.
• QA/QC on the work of other engineers, coordinators, designers, or BIM technicians.

Skills

Power market sector

Project coordination

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

In the role of Transmission Line Engineer, we\'ll count on you to:

• Coordinate the work of the power design team through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload to complete the deliverable on schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Review project documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
• Write and edit project specifications
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, requests for information (RFIs), change orders (COs), and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Provide construction contract administration as needed
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Engineers, Project Coordinators or Designers, or BIM Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• 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.

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.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $81,200 - $133,400

Primary Location: United States-New York-Syracuse

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Aug 17, 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.