Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting
Listed on 2026-07-28
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Management
Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Overview
We are seeking transmission routing and siting professionals to support HDR's expanding power practice. This is a great opportunity to join one of the top employee-owned companies in the US and work on regional and national projects while developing skills and growing your career.
As a Senior Project Manager, you are an experienced leader and contributor who develops buildable solutions for electric transmission routing and siting projects.
What it means for you- Opportunity to have an impact on how regional and national energy needs are met
- Opportunity to own and develop your career with a variety of projects and challenges
- Exposure to projects in different sectors including water, waste and transportation
- Become an employee-owner and share in HDR s success — open to all employees
- Participation in HDR s practice group that develops and facilitates recommended practices and professional development
- Develop buildable routing and siting solutions to support utility and developer infrastructure
- Collaborate with project teams including utility and developer staff and consultants
- Engage with stakeholders including government agencies, regulators, communities and landowners
- Prepare testimony and technical documentation including studies to present defensible line route and facility site selection
- Prepare and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop newer staff to produce client deliverables
- Build key relationships with HDR and utility staff
- Engage in strategic thinking, networking, client relations and lead development
- Travel on average 10-20% of the time as expected
- Perform other duties as needed
HDR is an employee-owned company where we strive to create a welcoming environment. We value diverse perspectives and ideas and aim to foster belonging within our communities and projects.
Ideal andRequired Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects and seeks a broader leadership role overseeing larger, more complex projects. They should have the drive to grow a high-performing team to execute these projects. Strong background in routing, siting and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities is preferred. Expert witness testimony experience is desirable.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor s degree in a related field
- 10 years related experience
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
- Ability to interact with various design teams with excellent organizational, project management and communication skills
- Committed to HDR s employee-owned culture
What We Believe
HDR is our company. We build on each other s experiences to enable great outcomes, fostering collaboration and trust with clients and communities.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we promote an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package aligned with employee ownership, health, performance and success, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement.
Compensation varies by skills, experience, and location. The posted range for Columbus and Cincinnati is from $124,950 to $178,500.
LocationsPrimary
Location:
United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
Other Locations:
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati;
United States-Virginia-Vienna;
United States-Ohio-Columbus;
United States-Virginia-Roanoke;
United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
Industry: Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
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