Transmission Section Manager

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Saint Louis Park, MN seeks a Transmission Section Manager to lead the growing Power Delivery group. You will guide our transmission engineering team, manage projects, and ensure high-quality delivery for clients in the region and beyond.

This role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams; travel may be required. HDR values employee ownership and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years in transmission line engineering.
• Professional registration or license may be required.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and lead teams.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Transmission section including staff development, profitability, and quality control.
• Function as a Project Manager, overseeing production and delivery of key transmission projects.
• Coordinate section staff with other groups and manage technical services.
• Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposals, and interviews.
• Recruit, train, and mentor technical personnel within the section.
• Collaborate with Area and Regional leadership on marketing and production initiatives.
• Implement and uphold company policy and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Project Management

Travel

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

P6 Scheduling

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'

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