Transmission Section Manager

Transmission Line Business Class Leader

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Business Class Leader to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. In this role you will draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in the design and construction of high‑voltage Transmission Line projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), who manages scope, schedule, budget, and overall client relationships, while you focus on the technical execution of the project.

• Leverage technical experience and expertise while working in close coordination with a PM to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
• Develop and implement a project execution plan for the technical aspects of transmission projects.
• Work independently and/or direct, mentor, train, and supervise one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians, and administrative staff.
• Support the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinate and/or lead the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world‑class quality.
• Perform quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.
• At times, lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training and seminars focused on further development of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
• At times, assist with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

• PE license
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural considered)
• Master’s degree a plus
• 8+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry
• Distribution line design and/or steel lattice tower modeling and design experience a plus
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus
• Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel and wood transmission structure analysis/design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
• Exposure to transmission line siting/routing, environmental permitting, and right of way acquisition
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

United States-Florida-Orlando

• United States-Florida-Jacksonville
• United States-Florida-Tampa

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Nov 4, 2025

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.