Transmission Line Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to advance the design, analysis, and delivery of high‑voltage transmission projects. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop options, assess cost implications, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role involves coordinating design work, mentoring junior staff, and leading stakeholder discussions with clients. A PE license and extensive experience in utility-scale transmission are required to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized in the position location.
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in power/renewables.
• Experience with PLS-CADD and transmission line drawings, specs, and documents.
• Strong liaison with internal/external stakeholders across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical aspects and deliverables for transmission lines using PLS-CADD and foundation tools.
• Coordinate construction release packages including plans, profiles, load trees, and BOMs.
• Mentor junior team members and perform QC reviews of work.
• Lead client design reviews and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to project manhour estimates and schedules.
• Perform site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.

Skills

Transmission line engineering

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Field site visits

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Civil/Mechanical engineering background

Tools

PLS-CADD

L-Pile

Caisson

MFAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

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

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.

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

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, "show and tell", lunch and learns and general knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying requisite industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI.
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects.
• Experience liaising and communicating closely with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV an added benefit.
• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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.

Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026