Transmission Line Project Manager (Northwest Region)

HDR; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 196,680; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Employee ownership culture

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to join our expanding Power Delivery practice. You will manage transmission line projects of varying sizes, domestically and possibly abroad, collaborating with design teams to execute complex initiatives.

Ideal candidates possess a civil or mechanical engineering background, 2+ years of PM experience, and strong communication skills. Locations include Seattle, Spokane, Portland, and nearby markets with HDR's employee-owned culture and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering or related field.
• FE/PE license preferred; PMP may be substituted for PE.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transmission line projects from scope to closeout.
• Mentor project engineers and staff; oversee workload and schedules.
• Oversee non-engineering aspects such as permitting, right of way, and engagement.
• Coordinate with leadership to hire and grow a project delivery team.
• Support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering

FE/PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE

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.

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

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations: Anchorage, Boise, Billings, Missoula, Portland Seattle, Spokane.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a well-established global Power Delivery practice, you will have the opportunity to manage Transmission Line projects of all sizes and complexities, domestically and potentially abroad. Additionally, you will have the desire to roll up your sleeves and work with the design teams to help execute these projects.

The primary duties of a Transmission Line Project Manager include executing and managing all aspects of transmission line engineering projects, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, quality control, scope, schedule, and budget management, and project closeout. Projects may include routing/siting, public involvement, environmental permitting, real estate acquisition, construction management, or other services.

As a Transmission Line Project Manager, your role will encompass the following:

• Managing and leading projects and programs throughout the entire life cycle.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Coordinators, Designers, CADD Technicians, and administrative staff.
• Providing project team member oversight over workload, schedule, quality, utilization, morale, and performance.
• As applicable, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects and programs, such as public engagement, County/State/Federal agency engagement, permitting, right of way acquisition, and construction management.
• Leading the QA/QC process per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering services and work products that exceed client quality expectations.
• Supporting client management and at times engaging in broader business development activities with existing and target clients in the region and beyond.
• Coordinating with Area and Regional leadership and HDR’s Talent Acquisition team to develop a hiring plan to help build and grow a group of professionals to meet program and practice needs.
• Ability to workshare with staff in multiple offices to execute projects.
• Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for new opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
• FE, PE license preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams and have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experienceMust have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.) (Montana): $109,000 - $156,000 (Spokane, WA): $109,000 - $156,000 (Seattle/Bellevue/Everett, WA): $137,676 - $196,680 (Olympia, WA): $114,730 - $163,900 (Gig Harbor, WA): $126,203 - $180,290 (Vancouver, WA): $120,467 - $172,095

Primary Location:United States-Idaho-Boise Other Locations:United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Idaho-Coeur d'Alene, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Oregon-Ashland, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Washington-Olympia

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.