Transmission Line Project Engineer (PE)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm in Las Vegas is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer responsible for designing and coordinating high voltage transmission lines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector. Key responsibilities include preparing technical deliverables, coordinating construction packages, and managing multiple projects effectively. Commitment to teamwork and quality assurance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Designing and coordinating high voltage transmission lines.
• Preparing technical deliverables for transmission line design.
• Coordinating construction release packages for high voltage lines.

Skills

Project execution in Power Market Sector

Foundations design using software

Engineering analyses

Quality control reviews

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Transmission Line Project Engineers at HDR are responsible for designing and coordinating high voltage transmission lines to shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered. They work side‑by‑side with experts to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell,” lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as‑built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD preferred.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

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.