Transmission Line Engineering Manager

Overview

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As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager in a well-established Power Delivery practice, you’ll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in 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); while the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, you will be responsible for technical execution of the project.

Previously, you have performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex transmission line projects and are prepared to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities.

• 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 aspect 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 aspects 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.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently when required, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Work with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attend training or seminars focused on transmission industry concepts.
• Assist with development of technical papers and/or presentations for industry conferences or events as appropriate.
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural considered);
  Master’s degree a plus.
• PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry.
• 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.
• 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 interconnection of renewables a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture is a must.
• Candidates who reside locally are preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of 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.
• Active participation in HDR’s 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) foster a sense of belonging and empower everyone to engage and contribute.

Primary

Location:

United States-Maine-Portland. Other Locations:
United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New Hampshire-Manchester.

Industry: Power.

Schedule:

Full-time. Employee Status:
Regular. Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng. Job Posting:
Sep 2, 2025.

HDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.