Transmission Team Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking a qualified individual to manage transmission projects and support technical oversight in Minneapolis. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as project management, client engagement, and supporting staff development. The organization values an employee-owned culture and aims to reinforce company policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Proficient with NESC and understanding of client standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and reinforce company policies and best practices.
• Serve as a technical leader on select projects.
• Lead or support projects as a client lead and/or quality control reviewer.
• Participate in marketing planning and client management activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and reinforce company policies and best practices.
• Support section operations, including staff development, morale, quality control, and overall performance.
• Serve as a technical leader on select projects, contributing to project production and performance.
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, organized, managed, and executed through workplan development and utilization monitoring.
• Assist with administrative oversight of section staff and technical service functions, coordinating with other internal teams.
• Serve as Project Manager on transmission projects.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposal development, and client management activities.
• Engage directly with clients to support marketing efforts, project execution, and issue resolution.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Collaborate with national leadership and marketing personnel on business development initiatives and workshare efforts.
• Lead or support projects as a client lead and/or quality control reviewer.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with NESC and understanding of client standards
• Experience with project management responsibilities or leading client pursuits.
• Comprehensive experience with all aspects of line design, including PLS-CADD, structure analysis, cost estimating, optimization, specifications, drawings, and development of engineering documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations

United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Industry

Power

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Apr 30, 2026

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.