Transmission Line Engineer: Shape the Power Grid

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

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.