Transmission Line Project Engineer

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You will be part of a rapidly growing team that wants to take your career to the next level. Having developed foundational expertise in high voltage transmission lines design, you will be ready to undertake a more complex and responsible role requiring you to work independently while sometimes directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising less‑experienced EITs and/or Designers.

• Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.
• Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.
• Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing.
• Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client.
• Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.

• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD preferred.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, and Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Nevada Locations (Las Vegas & Reno): $80,640.00 – $

United States – Arizona – Phoenix

United States – Nevada – Reno, United States – New Mexico – Albuquerque, United States – Arizona – Tucson, United States – Nevada – Las Vegas

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Full-time

Regular

Nov 19, 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.