Transmission Project Manager

HDR; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Line Project Manager to lead end-to-end transmission projects with a focus on scope, schedule, and budget. You will guide project teams, manage risks, and ensure quality across the lifecycle.

Preferred candidates bring a PE license, PMP certification, and 7+ years of related experience, plus strong client relationships in the area. This role aligns with HDR’s employee-owned culture and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license recognized for the position.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission projects from scope to budget and schedule.
• Track project financials and adjust effort to meet budgets.
• Direct staff to ensure on-schedule deliverables.
• Lead QA/QC per HDR Quality Management System.
• Oversee non-engineering components like public involvement and permitting.
• Support client relationships and business development.
• Recruit and supervise teams depending on location.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

PMP certification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Access

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

In the role of Transmission Line Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Manage and lead transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal
  development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.
• Track financial aspects of projects and adjusting work effort with the team to ensure that work is completed within
  parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.
• Work independently and/or directing staff workload through the entire project life cycle, so that project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Lead the QA/QC process following HDR’s Quality Management System requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• At times, being responsible for overseeing non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement,
  environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Support client relationship development and engage in broader business development activities with existing and target clients.
• Depending on candidate’s location, there would be an opportunity to recruit and supervise a team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, and team development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and client relationships in the Area are considered a strong advantage
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

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.

Primary Location

Other Locations

United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-South Dakota-Rapid City

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 18, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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