Transmission Line Project Engineer​/Team Lead

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:
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• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
• Work with Engineers, Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Proficiency with FAD Tools, L‑Pile, and other foundation design software.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Micro Station.
• Experience with voltage classes above 345 kV, project management responsibilities, or leading client pursuits.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Power Market Sector.
• Comprehensive experience with all aspects of line design, including structure analysis, cost estimating, optimization, specifications, drawings, and development of engineering documentation for NESC‑covered installations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
  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, Auto Pipe, 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  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.

Industry: Power

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class :
Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting:
Mar 11, 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.

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