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Transmission Line Project Engineer *

HDR, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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HDR Engineering is currently seeking a

Transmission Line Project Engineer

to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Opportunities are available in these preferred locations:

Austin

Ann Arbor

Boise

Bismarck

Billings

Charlotte

Chicago

Denver

Irvine

Fort Worth

Houston

Honolulu

Kansas City

Madison

Minneapolis

Missoula

Omaha

Phoenix

Portland

Richmond

Raleigh

Sacramento/Folsom

San Diego

Seattle

Spokane

St. Louis

Syracuse

Responsibilities

Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.

Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.

Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.

Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through methods such as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and knowledge sharing.

Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.

Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.

Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.

Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.

Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.

Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.

Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while mindful of schedule and budget.

Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or related field).

Experience interpreting and applying industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI.

4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry.

Experience using PLS-CADD, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects.

Experience liaising and communicating with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV through 500kV desired; experience through 765kV is a plus.

Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.

Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD.

Experience working with Renewables developers and/or interconnection of Renewables is a plus.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector

Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe and Our Commitment 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.

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 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.) The targeted salary range for this position (based on experience and location) is $76,608 - 158,976.

Primary Location: United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-California-Irvine, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-New York-Buffalo, United States-Washington-Tacoma, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Colorado-Fort Collins, United States-California-Folsom, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Washington-Pasco, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-California-Claremont, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Oregon-Bend, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Washington-Gig Harbor, United States-Rhode Island-Providence, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kansas-Olathe, United States-Georgia-Pooler, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-North Carolina-Wilmington, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-California-San Jose, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill, United States-Minnesota-St Paul, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-New York-Syracuse, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-California-Riverside, United States-Nebraska-Lincoln, United States-Montana-Butte, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-North Carolina-Winston-Salem, United States-Virginia-Alexandria, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-New Jersey-Woodcliff Lake, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston, United States-Connecticut-Hartford

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Mar 11, 2025

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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