Transmission Line Designer

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HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Designer I to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale high‑voltage transmission engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self‑directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

• Work independently to perform transmission design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, perform PLS‑CADD modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for simple projects.
• Prepare transmission related drawings such as plan and profile drawings, structural details, foundation details, and other engineering drawings.
• Perform calculations, reports and designs on transmission line design projects to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete small projects and simple to moderately complex tasks, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Project Engineers.

• Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience developing CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs preferred, or equivalent education.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Micro Station or Inroads etc.
• Experience with or ability to learn PLS‑CADD transmission line modeling software.
• Ability to be a lead technician and work closely with engineering staff.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• General background‑related experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

United States-Florida-Orlando

United States-Florida-Tampa

Power

Full‑time

Regular

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Sep 12, 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.

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