Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

HDR is seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to oversee the technical design, construction, and execution of high voltage underground, submarine cable, and HVDC underground transmission line projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV. The engineer will provide technical oversight, mentorship, and direction for engineering teams across multiple projects and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with program and project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects.
• Lead, support, and oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans, performing regular audits and providing training as needed.
• Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and are adequately informed and trained on their implementation.
• Coordinate with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters.
• Monitor technical resources, workload forecasts, and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns.
• Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects.
• Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Lead hiring and growth strategy for HDR in regard to high voltage underground, submarine cable, and HVDC underground line design.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of technical underground, submarine cable, and HVDC design experience (69 kV–500 kV), including routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable specifications, and construction support.
• Desire to lead, train, and mentor young to mid‑level technical staff in multiple office locations.
• Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP, and other underground design software.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, multiple clients, regional and technical managers, and project staff.
• Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous consulting experience desired.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

Benefits: HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, 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 on skills, experience, education, and geographical location and is $119,700 – $174,883.

Location: United States – Billings, Montana (additional locations available).