Transmission Project Manager/ Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead in Billings, MT to lead high‑voltage transmission projects. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and team performance while coordinating with clients and leadership to grow transmission opportunities.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, with strong PM and staff management skills, and a background in transmission line design. Location options include Billings and nearby cities; HDR values collaboration and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience with at least 2 years of project management.
• Ability to work with different design teams and communicate effectively.
• Active participant in HDR's employee-owned culture is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission projects through the full lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Direct client management, project planning, scheduling and budgeting.
• Coordinate with marketing and leadership for business development.
• Build and supervise a local transmission team and ensure quality.
• Oversee non-engineering tasks such as public involvement and permitting.

Skills

Client management

Project management

Staff supervision

Team leadership

Communication skills

Financial management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CADD/Design software

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery Professionals in Billings, MT.

The primary duties of a Transmission Project Manager/Team Lead include managing the execution of all aspects of high voltage electric transmission line projects of all sizes and complexity, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management. Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e. routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects is preferred, with strong technical experience in design preferred.

Duties also include building a local team and/or leveraging existing staff across the company to execute work and deliver world class services to clients in the region and engaging in business development activities to support new and existing clients.

Specific duties include:

• Perform client management, project management, staff supervision, and/or technical support activities
• Manage and lead transmission projects throughout an entire project life cycle.
• Understanding and application of basic project management tools and techniques including the following: project life cycle, client goals and objectives, contract terms and project risk, work breakdown structures, project scope/schedule/budget, project initiation, project planning, financial management and controls, earned value, internal/external communication, team management, change management, and project closeout.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical leadership for business development. Leverage and/or develop client relationships to develop new transmission opportunities.
• Coordinate with company recruiting staff and leadership to develop a hiring plan and grow a group of transmission professionals based on client and work‑sharing needs.
• Build, develop and supervise a local transmission team and provide oversight over workload, quality, utilization, team morale, training, and performing annual performance reviews of team members.
• May also be responsible for overseeing non‑engineering components of projects, including public involvement, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, and other services.
• Leads the QA/QC process on projects and is committed to delivering world class quality.
• Working independently, may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

FE license required, PE license strongly preferred.

4 years of transmission line design experience required distribution line design experience an added benefit.

7 years of overall experience including prior project management and staff management experience preferred.

Strong client management, marketing, and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships with transmission clients preferred.

Previous experience managing staff, clients, contracts and hiring staff for an engineering consulting firm desired.

Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff preferred

*Location options: Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Helena*

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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

United States-Montana-Billings

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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