Transmission Line Project Engineer

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The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small-scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

• Perform routine and detailed design tasks.
• Perform analysis, engineering calculations, and develop construction documents for a variety of structures.
• Lead transmission line design projects and coordinate with engineering staff, clients, and project managers.
• Assist in verifying code compliance, quality checks, project schedules, and budget while coordinating the civil/structural engineering work with other disciplines and CAD designers.
• Perform civil design for site utilities and overhead lines.
• Work on the conceptual and detailed design activities for power, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Communicate effectively, work in a team-oriented manner, and possess analytical and organizational skills.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options.
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
• Perform routine engineering and design tasks.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of transmission line design experience.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, performing structure analysis, preparing project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, performing design optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.
• Overhead power transmission is the focus of this position although any underground transmission experience would be helpful.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Engineering Math Software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Some travel may be required.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.