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Job description
Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer
HDR is a leading global engineering firm. In this role, you will bring your expertise in high‑voltage underground and submarine cable projects to shape the future of power distribution.
Responsibilities
Partner with program managers and/or project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects within a program or for multiple clients.
Lead, support, and/or oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans for programs or clients, including performing regular audits with action items for additional training as needed.
Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and preferences and that project teams are adequately informed and trained on implementation of those standards.
Coordinate with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters.
Monitor technical resources assigned to programs or projects and workload forecasts and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns.
Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects.
Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on the technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management.
Lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
Lead hiring and growth strategy for HDR in regard to high voltage underground, submarine cable and HVDC underground line design.
Participate in project reviews as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of technical underground, submarine cable, and HVDC design experience from 69 kV up to 500 kV, including routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable materials, specifications, and construction support.
Desire to lead, train, and mentor young to mid‑level technical staff in multiple office locations.
Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software.
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, multiple clients, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
Self‑starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous consulting experience desired.
Some travel may be required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
A minimum of 10 years of experience.
Professional Engineers (PE) 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, AutoPipe, and Revit).
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.
Compensation and Locations
Pay range: $119,700 – $174,883 (based on experience and location).
Primary location: Billings, Montana.
Other potential locations: Charlotte, NC; Portland, ME; Rosemont, IL; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; Boise, ID; Ann Arbor, MI; Missoula, MT; Syracuse, NY; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX.
Benefits
HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement
HDR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Who can apply
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