Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer?

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a qualified engineer to develop design options, perform PLS‑CADD modeling, and lead design teams to deliver full construction packages for transmission line projects.

Responsibilities include field reviews, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with discipline leads, and ensuring code compliance. A PE license and power-sector experience are required; familiarity with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license (PE or P.Eng).
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Commitment to active participation in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling, calculations, and analyses.
• Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
• Coordinate work with field reviews or construction observation.
• Train and mentor junior and entry-level engineers.
• Coordinate with electrical design team and manage contract documents.

Skills

PE license

Power Market Sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling, calculations, and analyses.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Execute routine to moderately complex engineering and design tasks.
• Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Train and mentor junior and entry‑level engineers.
• Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through schematic design development and contract document phase.
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with governing agencies for code compliance.
• Coordinate workload to meet delivery schedule.
• Conduct work sessions at the project site with the Project Manager and other disciplines.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders, incorporating approved changes into the project documents.
• Perform QA/QC for transmission projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Prior experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with NESC and GO 95 codes, and with PLS‑TOWER and/or SAPS modules of PLS‑CADD.
• Prior experience with utility or engineering consulting firms is desirable.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Commitment to active participation in an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include 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, an employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range: $93,000 – $132,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.