Transmission Project Engineer

HDR; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 85,626 - 121,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

HDR Engineering in Minnesota seeks a Transmission Project Engineer to join our Power Delivery team in Saint Louis Park and Madison. You will lead design options, perform PLS-CADD modeling, and provide guidance to junior engineers while coordinating quality control reviews to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, collaboration across disciplines, and a commitment to ownership culture. A PE license and power sector experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and PE licensure or eligibility.
• Experience in power transmission project execution and design.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD and standard design software.
• Ability to supervise junior engineers and coordinate QC reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop design options for transmission projects.
• Perform PLS-CADD modeling and calculations.
• Assist with cost estimates or specifications and perform routine tasks.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observations.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate quality control across teams.

Skills

PLS-CADD modeling

Mentoring

QC reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in 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

Benefits

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.

Salary Range

The salary range in Minnesota is $85,6260.00 - $121,800.00.

Locations

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park. Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison.

Legal Notice

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.