Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transmission Line Project Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for growth and the chance to work on impactful projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in transmission line design and engineering calculations to lead projects from conception through execution. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will help drive positive change in communities and the world. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD and AutoCAD for project execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform design tasks and engineering calculations for transmission lines.
• Lead design projects and coordinate with clients and engineering staff.

Skills

Transmission Line Design

Engineering Calculations

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Engineering Math Software

Job description

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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?

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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.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small-scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

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

• Perform routine and detailed design tasks.
• Perform analysis, engineering calculations, and developing construction documents for a variety of structures.
• Lead transmission line design projects and coordinate with engineering staff, clients, and project managers.
• May assist in verifying code compliance, quality checks, meeting project schedules and budget as well as coordinate the civil/structural engineering work with other disciplines and CAD designers.
• Experience or desire to perform civil design for site utilities and overhead lines.
• The candidate may work on the conceptual and detailed design activities for power, industrial and institutional projects.
• Must be capable of effective communication; work in a team-oriented manner and possess analytical and organizational skills.
• Conducting analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform routine engineering and design tasks.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Cvil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of transmission line design experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, performing structure analysis, preparing project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, performing design optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.
• Overhead power transmission is the focus of this position although any underground transmission experience would be helpful.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Engineering Math Software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

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.

Primary Location:

United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Other Locations:

United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna

Industry:

Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:

Apr 15, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Consulting, and Engineering

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