Transmission Line Project Engineer

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small‑scale substation engineering projects. This role 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.
• Analyze, perform 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; coordinate civil/structural engineering work with other disciplines and CAD designers.
• Perform civil design for site utilities and overhead lines as needed.
• Work on 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.

• US‑born citizenship (required due to client contract requirements).
• 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, and preparing specifications and drawings.
• Overhead power transmission focus; underground transmission experience 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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

United States – Virginia – Glen Allen

United States – Virginia – Roanoke,
United States – Virginia – Vienna

Full‑time

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Power

HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.