Transmission Line Section Leader

HDR, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in San Antonio is seeking a Transmission Section Lead responsible for operational and technical leadership of a high-performing production team. You will oversee project delivery, staffing, and strategic growth while collaborating with local and regional leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a related field.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, and strategic growth.
• Function as Project Manager responsible for production on projects.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Good leadership and organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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?

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.

What You'll Do:

As Transmission Section Lead, you'll be responsible for the operational and technical leadership of a high-performing production team. You'll oversee project delivery, staffing, quality, utilization, forecasting, and strategic growth—ensuring alignment with HDR's operating goals and values.

You’ll 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.

• Take responsibility for operations of 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
• See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through 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

Required 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.

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

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026