Transmission Team Lead

HDR, Inc.; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 115,469 - 164,955; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Paid holidays

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. The role involves implementing policies, managing transmission projects, and ensuring effective planning and execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of experience, and strong communication and leadership skills. The compensation ranges from $115,469 to $164,955 based on skills and experience, with a full benefits package offered including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Implement company policies and best practices.
• Serve as Project Manager on transmission projects.
• Ensure work is effectively planned, organized, and executed.
• Engage directly with clients for project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Overview

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, and we focus on the impact we have on the world. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From data centers to modernization of transmission systems, HDR’s engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. This is a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

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

Each 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 in your community and around the world.

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

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: $115,469 - $164,955

Locations and Details

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting: Apr 30, 2026