Transmission Line Project Manager

HDR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of experience are required, including 2 years in project management. Proficiency in MS Project is crucial. The role involves maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project deliverables meet budget and schedule. The position offers a full-time schedule within a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience.
• Requires a Professional Engineering license recognized in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain client relations and attend project meetings.
• Track financial aspects of projects to achieve budget compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Transmission Line Design

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

MS Access

Job description

Transmission Line Project Manager Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the work of single or multidisciplinary teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience and client relationships in Texas considered a strong advantage
• Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel, and wood transmission structure analysis/design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e., routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects with strong technical experience in design
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or SmartSheet
• MS Access experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Requires a professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license)
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Location & Industry

Primary Location: United States - Texas - San Antonio

Other Locations: United States - Texas - Round Rock, United States - Texas - Austin, United States - Texas - Houston

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026

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.