Transmission Line Engineer: Shape the Grid

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design and deliver high‑voltage transmission projects. You will use PLS-CADD and foundation tools, coordinate release packages, and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include site visits, cost estimating, and leading design reviews to ensure quality and schedule alignment across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required and PE/license preferred.
• Experience with high voltage transmission line design and design codes (NESC, IEEE, ASCE, ACI).
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering in electric utility/renewables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and foundation software.
• Coordinate construction release packages for high voltage lines including plans, profiles, and materials.
• Lead QA reviews and mentor junior team members.
• Conduct site visits and participate in client design reviews and meetings.
• Develop project manhours estimates and schedules.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

L-Pile

MFAD

Caisson

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer to design and deliver high‑voltage transmission projects. You will use PLS-CADD and foundation tools, coordinate release packages, and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include site visits, cost estimating, and leading design reviews to ensure quality and schedule alignment across multiple projects.