Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to lead design teams, perform PLS-CADD modeling, and develop construction packages for large transmission projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate across disciplines, and ensure QA/QC and regulatory compliance during execution.

Preferred candidates hold a PE license, a relevant engineering degree, and 3+ years in power-sector project delivery, with proficiency in PLS-CADD, SAPS, AutoCAD, and Revit. Local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• MS Office and standard Power Market design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Active participation in engineering consulting or related firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options and perform PLS-CADD modeling.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications; QA/QC for transmission projects.
• Coordinate with electrical design team across schematic design and contract documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in field reviews and site work.
• Ensure code compliance with governing agencies and manage project deliverables on schedule.

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Previous experience in project execution within Power Market Sector

MS Office and Power Market design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

SAPS modules of PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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.

In the role of Transmission Line Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Perform PLS-CADD modelingr calculations and analyses.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform 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 the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
• Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule
• Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
• Conduct QA/QC QC for transmission projects
• Perform other duties as needed

Keywords: Transmission Line Engineer, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, PLS-TOWER

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Familiarity with NESC and GO 95 codes.Familiarity with PLS-TOWER and/or SAPS modules of PLS-CADD
• Previous experience with utility industry or engineering consulting firms desired.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

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.

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.) {Pay Transparency Location1}: $93,000- $133,000 {Pay Primary Location:United States-California-Irvine Other Locations:United States-California-Los Angeles Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Jul 23, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmitative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.