Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,320 - 127,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead technical execution of high‑voltage transmission line projects, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery that meets HDR and client quality standards.

The role partners with the Project Manager and involves oversight of design, construction, budgeting, and quality management across multiple concurrent projects. HDR offers comprehensive benefits and a strong employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience with power transmission line projects and project execution.
• Proficiency in PLS-CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall technical direction of projects.
• Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development, change management, and schedule management.
• Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, managing teams in different locations.
• Implement HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements to deliver world‑class quality products.
• Coordinate scheduling and perform quality reviews for all deliverables, ensuring appropriate reviewers are assigned.
• Participate in quality control or project reviews for peers and other project teams.
• Coordinate resource planning and management with operations leaders and the PM.
• Work independently and may mentor, train, or supervise EITs, CAD designers, and administrative staff.
• Independently coordinate the work of engineers throughout the project life cycle.
• Engage in mentoring or training relationships with junior engineers or designers.

Skills

PLS-CAD

Structural analysis

Project cost estimation

Plan & profile preparation

Load and design specifications

Drawings and engineering documents

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

Transmission Line Project Engineer – Chicago, Illinois

Primary duties include the technical execution of high‑voltage electrical transmission line projects of any size and complexity, on schedule, within budget, and meeting HDR and client quality standards. The role partners with the Project Manager (PM) and involves oversight of design, construction, budgeting, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall technical direction of projects.
• Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development, change management, and schedule management.
• Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, managing teams in different locations.
• Implement HDR Quality Management System (QMS) requirements to deliver world‑class quality products.
• Coordinate scheduling and perform quality reviews for all deliverables, ensuring appropriate reviewers are assigned.
• Participate in quality control or project reviews for peers and other project teams.
• Coordinate resource planning and management with operations leaders and the PM.
• Work independently and may mentor, train, or supervise EITs, CAD designers, and administrative staff.
• Independently coordinate the work of engineers throughout the project life cycle.
• Engage in mentoring or training relationships with junior engineers or designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PLS‑CADD, structural analysis, project cost estimation, plan and profile preparation, load and design specifications, drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the position’s location (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Commitment to active participation in the employee‑owned culture of HDR.

Benefits

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Location & Compensation

Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation range: $88,320 – $127,600 (based on skills, experience, education, and location).

Equal Opportunity

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