Transmission Project Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transmission Line Project Engineer, where your expertise in high voltage electrical transmission line projects will help shape the future. You'll lead technical execution, manage project budgets, and ensure quality standards are met. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects while fostering a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in your community and beyond. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction of high voltage transmission line projects.
• Coordinate project execution with Project Manager and other teams.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Quality Management Systems

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

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 looking for a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Chicago, Illinois to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The primary duties of a Transmission Line 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 preferred.

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

• 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.


• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.


• 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.


• Participates in quality control or project reviews for peers and other project teams.


• Coordinates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management.


• Works independently as required 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.


• May be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using PLS-CADD, structure analysis, project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, load and designs, specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.


• National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge.


• Preference will be given to local candidates.


• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

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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.) Illinois: $85,470 - $122,100

Primary Location:United States-Illinois-Chicago

Industry:Power

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:Nov 4, 2024