Transmission Line Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 24, 2026. HDR scores A on the Alion truth index.
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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In the role of Transmission Line Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:
- Conduct analyses to develop design options.
- Perform PLS-CADD modeling calculations and analyses.
- Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
- Perform routine to moderately complex engineering and design tasks.
- Lead design teams to develop and complete full construction packages for transmission line projects.
- Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
- Train and mentor junior and entry level engineers.
- Coordinate work of the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and contract document phase of a project
- Establish meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
- Coordinate workload to complete deliverables on schedule
- Conduct work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager and other disciplines
- Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders, and take responsibility to incorporate agreed-upon changes into the project documents
- Conduct QA/QC QC for transmission projects
Perform other duties as needed
Keywords: Transmission Line Engineer, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, PLS-TOWER
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
- Familiarity with NESC and GO 95 codes.
- Familiarity with PLS-TOWER and/or SAPS modules of PLS-CADD
- Previous experience with utility industry or engineering consulting firms desired.
- Preference will be given to local candidates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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
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.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.