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Job description
Senior Project Manager, Transmission Routing & Siting
HDR is looking for an experienced leader to develop buildable solutions for electric transmission routing and siting projects within our expanding Power practice across the North Central Region.
What it means for you
Opportunity to impact regional and national energy needs
Chance to own and advance your career through a variety of projects and challenges
Exposure to projects in sectors such as water, waste, and transportation
Eligibility to become an employee‑owner and share in HDR’s success
Participation in HDR’s practice group focused on developing recommended practices and professional development
What you will do
Develop buildable routing and siting solutions for utilities and developers
Collaborate with project teams including utility staff, developers, and consultants
Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, regulators, communities, and landowners
Prepare testimony, technical documentation, and studies to support defensible line routes and facility sites
Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
Mentor and develop newer staff on client deliverables
Strengthen relationships with HDR and utility staff
Apply strategic thinking, networking, client relations, and lead development skills
Travel as required (10–20%)
Perform other duties as needed
Ideal Candidate
Prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects, with a desire for broader leadership in larger, more complex projects
Strong background in routing, siting, and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities, with desired expert witness testimony experience
Ability to perform non‑routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; research and write concise technical documents; innovate and complete tasks on time; work independently and as part of a team; and maintain detail orientation, organization, communication, and quality focus
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, community planning, engineering, landscape architecture or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in linear projects involving land acquisition, routing or environmental planning
Minimum 8 years experience writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑agency efforts focused on siting and routing studies
Experience preparing applications for state utility regulatory agencies and system operators
Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony
Experience and understanding of permit requirements
Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and research abilities
Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively
Efficiency in identifying and resolving issues
Positive and proactive interaction with design and construction teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
10 years related experience
Minimum of 5 years project management experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management tools
Strong organizational, project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills
Commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture
Benefits
Salary range: $125,000 – $180,000 (aligned with skills, experience, education, and geography). Full‑time regular positions receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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. Temporary and part‑time roles are eligible for limited benefits.
Locations: United States – Minnesota (Saint Louis Park), Wyoming (Cheyenne), Missouri (Kansas City), South Dakota (Sioux Falls), Colorado (Denver), Illinois (Springfield), Missouri (St Louis), Michigan (Ann Arbor), Iowa (Council Bluffs), Colorado (Colorado Springs), Missouri (Columbia), Wisconsin (Madison), North Dakota (Bismarck), Illinois (Rosemont), Colorado (Fort Collins), Iowa (Des Moines), Minnesota (Thief River Falls), North Dakota (Fargo), Illinois (Chicago), Missouri (Springfield), Wyoming (Gillette), Minnesota (Minneapolis), Indiana (Indianapolis), Wyoming (Lander), Michigan (Lansing), Colorado (Englewood).
Industry: Power | Schedule: Full‑time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Environmental Sci and Planning | Job Posted: Jan 7 2026
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.
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Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
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