Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transmission Line Project Engineer, where your expertise in high voltage transmission lines will be valued. This role offers the chance to work independently while mentoring junior engineers, preparing complex design deliverables, and engaging in quality control reviews. You will contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of power delivery, all within a collaborative environment that champions diversity and inclusion. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make a difference in their community and beyond.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Short and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE license required.
• Experience in Power Market Sector project execution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical aspects of transmission line designs using PLS-CADD.
• Coordinate construction release packages and manage junior team members.

Skills

Project Execution

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

L-Pile

MFAD

Caisson

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
You will be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in high voltage transmission lines design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role requiring you to work independently while at times, directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.

HDR Engineering is currently seeking multiple Transmission Line Project Engineers to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Primary Responsibilities

You will be part of a rapidly growing team wanting to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in high voltage transmission lines design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role requiring you to work independently while at times, directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.

As a Transmission Line Project Engineer your role will encompass the following:
* 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.

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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

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.) Nevada Locations (Las Vegas & Reno): $80,640.00 - $132,480.00

Primary Location:United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations:United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:Feb 3, 2025