Transmission Section Manager

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Transmission Section Manager to lead our Minnesota-based Power Delivery transmission engineering team. You will guide project delivery, mentor engineers, and oversee staffing and workload while ensuring high-quality transmission projects for clients.

Successful candidates will have a BS in Engineering, 10+ years of transmission experience, and professional licensure. The role offers full-time, on-site work with opportunities to influence strategy and build client relationships.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of transmission line experience up to 500kV.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Attitude and commitment to HDR employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Take daily operations of the Transmission section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control.
• Serve as Project Manager for production and delivery on key transmission projects.
• Lead and coordinate technical services with other groups.
• Support local marketing efforts, including proposals and interviews.
• Select, train, develop, and manage section personnel.
• Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership on marketing and production efforts.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team and clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

P6 scheduling

PLS-CADD

Microsoft Office

Client relationships

Travel willingness

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD modeling

P6

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?
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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 transmission line engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Transmission Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the landscape where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-voltage lines across vast open spaces or dynamic urban environments, your work will directly support bringing power from source to end-user. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation transmission, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR is seeking a Transmission Section Manager to join our growing Power Delivery group in the Minnesota / Wisconsin Area. In this key leadership position, you will guide our transmission engineering team with a focus on project delivery, team management, and technical excellence. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers, oversee project execution and workload, and serve as a hands‑on technical leader ensuring the delivery of high‑quality transmission line projects for our clients.
In the role of Transmission Section Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for the daily operations of the Transmission section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control.
• Function as a Project Manager, taking direct responsibility for production and successful delivery on key transmission projects.
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and lead and coordinate technical services with other groups.
• Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposal development, and interviews.
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel within the section.
• Work cooperatively with Area and Regional leadership to support local and national marketing and production efforts.
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team and our clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering
• PE license
• 10+ years of technical transmission line experience up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition, PLS-CADD modeling, steel and wood structure design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
• Distribution line design and/or steel lattice tower modeling and design experience
• Strong track record of growing a Transmission practice and developing client relationships
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel), P6 or similar
• Some travel may be required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational 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.
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.) Minnesota: $128,331 - $183,330 Primary Location:United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations:United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee Industry:Power Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting:Sep 8, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff ... (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.