Transmission Line Section Leader

HDR; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transmission Section Lead to take operational and technical leadership of a production team in Texas. This full-time role requires at least 10 years of relevant experience and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery and collaborate closely with various leadership levels. The firm fosters an inclusive environment valuing employee participation, making it essential for candidates to embrace this culture actively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in relevant field.
• Professional registration may be required based on the role.
• Attitude to participate in employee-owned culture.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational and technical leadership of a production team.
• Oversee project delivery, staffing, and quality control.
• Function as Project Manager for projects.
• Involve in marketing planning and proposals.
• Administer section staff and technical services; coordinate with other sections.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Engage with industrial and public clients on marketing and project production.
• Ensure work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated via PM system.
• Implement and monitor company policy.
• Select, train, and develop technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with National Directors and marketing staff on marketing/production.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Organization

Staff development

Employee ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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?

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.

Responsibilities

• As Transmission Section Lead, be responsible for the operational and technical leadership of a high-performing production team. Oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, forecasting, and strategic growth—ensuring alignment with HDR’s operating goals and values.
• Collaborate closely with local, regional, and national leadership to drive excellence in project execution, client service, and team development. This role is pivotal to the success of HDR’s transmission business class and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of power delivery in the region.
• In the role of Section Leader, take responsibility for operations of the production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through a proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
• Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.

Locations & Details

• Primary Location: United States-Texas-San Antonio
• Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Texas-Houston

• Industry: Power
• Schedule: Full-time
• Employee Status: Regular
• BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng
• Job Posting: Mar 12, 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.