Transmission Line Engineering Manager

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to join our growing national team of Power Delivery professionals. In this role you will leverage your technical knowledge and experience in the design and construction of high voltage Transmission Line projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams.

As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager your role will encompass the following:

• Leverage technical experience and expertise while working in close coordination with a Project Manager to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
• Assume technical lead within a project execution team.
• 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 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.
• 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 and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
• At times, assist with the development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Power Market Sector.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license).
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of an employee‑owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

United States
- Missouri
- St. Louis

Power

Full‑time

Regular

February 26, 2026