Transmission Project Engineer

HDR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR Engineering seeks a Transmission Project Engineer to join our power delivery team in our Madison, WI and Saint Louis Park, MN offices. You will lead design options, perform PLS-CADD modeling, and guide junior staff through project execution while maintaining high quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, with preference for experience in the Power Market Sector and use of design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE licenses required.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency with PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe and Revit.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and supervise design tasks.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling and calculations.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform routine engineering and design tasks.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project execution experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE or P.Eng)

Masters degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

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?

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 Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Madison, WI and Saint Louis Park, MN office.

The primary duties of the Transmission Project Engineer include responsibility for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects assigned and is an experienced, competent engineer who generally understands and can complete all technical requirements of transmission line projects of basic to moderate complexity. Assigns tasks and provides guidance to junior team members and coordinates QC reviews for work performed by junior level engineers and/or designers. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for quality control reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis. The Project Engineer works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise efforts of less-experienced EIT's and/or Designers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting analyses to develop design options.
• Performing PLS-CADD modeling and/or calculations.
• Assisting with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform routine engineering and design tasks.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired but not required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

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.

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.

• Asian Pacific
• Black
• Hispanic/Latino(a)
• LGBTQ+
• People with Disabilities
• Veterans
• Women
• Young Professionals

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success,

• 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
• 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.) The salary range in Minnesota is $85,6260.00 - $121,800.00 Primary Location:United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations:United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Jul 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiliated 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.