Transmission Project Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer to manage high voltage electrical transmission line projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer license and possess strong skills in Power Market Sector design software. This full-time role includes leading project technical direction, scope, and budget management. Commitment to an inclusive employee-owned culture is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Commitment to participate in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall technical direction of projects.
• Support the PM in scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Coordinate work of engineers throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit)

Computer skills in Microsoft Office

Technical direction leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

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?

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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.

Transmission Project Engineer

The primary duties of a Transmission Project Engineer include, in partnership with the Project Manager (PM), responsibility for technical execution of high voltage electrical transmission line projects of any size and complexity on schedule, within budget, and meeting HDR and client quality standards. A Project Engineer is responsible for technical execution of a project. Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV required.

Specific duties include:

• Leads overall technical direction of projects
• Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management.
• Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
• Must thoroughly understand and implement the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client.
• Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables. Ensures appropriate reviewer(s) are assigned.
• Coordinates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management.
• Work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
• May be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm

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.

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Mar 2, 2026

Employment Equity

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.

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