Transmission Line Engineer — Shape the Modern Grid

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Seattle, WA seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to design high‑voltage transmission lines using PLS‑CADD and related tools. You will coordinate release packages, support junior staff, and participate in client design reviews.

The role requires a B.E. or equivalent, a PE license, and 4+ years in power or renewables. Proficiency with MS Office and transmission voltages 69kV–500kV is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or must be active/transferable per location.
• Experience with high-voltage transmission line projects and relevant design codes is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual and detailed transmission line designs using PLS-CADD and foundation software.
• Coordinate construction release packages: plans/profiles, load trees, assemblies, bills of materials.
• Lead and mentor junior team members; perform QC reviews of other teams' work.
• Identify learning opportunities for EITs/Designers through on-the-job tasks and knowledge sharing.
• Perform quality control reviews on multiple projects to ensure design integrity.
• Provide engineering input on project design issues and options.
• Develop design options through engineering analyses.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications for projects.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead design reviews with clients.
• Develop project manhour estimates and schedules.
• Manage multiple tasks across projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Conduct site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

PLS-CADD

L-Pile

MFAD

Caisson

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR in Seattle, WA seeks a Transmission Line Engineer to design high‑voltage transmission lines using PLS‑CADD and related tools. You will coordinate release packages, support junior staff, and participate in client design reviews.

The role requires a B.E. or equivalent, a PE license, and 4+ years in power or renewables. Proficiency with MS Office and transmission voltages 69kV–500kV is preferred.