Transmission Line EPC Program Lead

HDR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 122,759 - 221,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line EPC Program Lead to guide the transmission line scope across large infrastructure programs. You will advise on routing, design, permitting, constructability, right-of-way, and material strategy, coordinating closely with owners, engineering teams, and EPC contractors.

The role emphasizes risk mitigation, execution planning, and cross-team integration. You will mentor HDR staff and subconsultants, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring QA/QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PE licensure preferred.
• 10+ years related experience; PM experience of 5+ years.
• Experience with HV transmission line projects and EPC delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line scope within large EPC programs.
• Advise on routing, design, permitting, constructability, and ROW.
• Plan, direct, and monitor transmission line scope execution with contractors.
• Coordinate with owner, engineering teams, and EPC contractor for alignment.
• Mentor HDR staff and subconsultants; manage scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional Engineer (PE) License

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Estimating software

Job description

Transmission Line EPC Program Lead

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership responsibility for the transmission line scope within large, multidisciplinary EPC infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical delivery, coordination, and execution alongside contractor partners.
• Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, and execution aspects of transmission line development, including routing, design, permitting, constructability, right‑of‑way, outage planning, and material strategy.
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of transmission line scope execution, working in partnership with the EPC contractor responsible for construction. Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of:
  • Routing and siting
  • Engineering (structures, foundations, conductor selection, line ratings)
  • Environmental planning and compliance
  • Right‑of‑way and land acquisition support
  • Procurement support and materials coordination
  • Construction support and field coordination
  • Outage coordination and commissioning support
• Serve as the primary transmission interface between the owner, engineering teams, and the EPC contractor to ensure alignment on design intent, execution strategy, and constructability.
• Coordinate closely with substation, real estate and environmental teams to ensure seamless integration across the broader program.
• Anticipate and identify risks and issues specific to transmission line delivery, including permitting constraints, land access, material lead times, contractor execution challenges, and outage limitations. Support the client in issue resolution, risk mitigation, and timely decision‑making.
• Develop and implement execution plans, work processes, and tools specific to the transmission line scope to improve efficiency, enhance coordination with the contractor, and maintain transparency.
• Provide oversight of design and construction activities performed by others, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and program QA/QC expectations.
• Direct and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of HDR staff and subconsultants. Promote alignment through effective communication and ensure resources are in place to meet scope and contract requirements.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance for the transmission line portion of the program, while ensuring conformance with contract documents. Support change management processes and ensure alignment with overall program goals.
• Engage with clients, utilities, agencies, and stakeholders to support permitting, approvals, communication, and resolution of technical and execution challenges.
• Mentor and develop staff working on transmission line projects and programs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• Significant experience in transmission line design and/or EPC delivery
• Experience delivering or overseeing high‑voltage transmission line projects (115 kV–500 kV+)
• Due to applicable government contract requirements, this position requires U.S. citizenship.
• Strong understanding of transmission line design standards, permitting processes, and construction methods
• Experience working collaboratively with EPC contractors or construction partners
• Familiarity with alternative delivery models (EPC, P3, DBFOM)
• Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO) environment
• PMP certification
• Willingness to travel and support project and field coordination activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 10 years related experience
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Seattle, WA: $155,064 - $221,520
Spokane, WA: $122,759 - $175,370

Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland
Other Locations: United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Washington-Bellevue
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng
Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.