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Job description
Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting
HDR is seeking an experienced leader to develop buildable routing and siting solutions for electric transmission projects.
What it means for you
Opportunity to impact how regional and national energy needs are met
Opportunity to own and develop your career with a variety of projects and challenges
Exposure to different sectors such as water, waste and transportation
Become an employee‑owner and share in HDR’s success – open to all employees
Participate in HDR’s practice group that develops recommended practices and professional development
What you will do
Develop buildable routing and siting solutions to support utility and developer infrastructure
Collaborate with project teams, including utility and developer staff and consultants
Engage stakeholders such as government agencies, regulators, communities and landowners
Prepare testimony and technical documentation, including studies to present defensible line route and facility site selection
Manage project scope, schedule and budget
Coach and develop new staff to produce client deliverables
Build key relationships with HDR and utility staff
Strategic thinking, networking, client relations and lead development
Travel 10‑20%
Perform other duties as needed
Ideal Candidate
Prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects, seeking broader leadership over larger, more complex projects
Strong background in routing, siting and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities; expert witness testimony experience desired
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, research and write concise technical documents, and deliver on tight deadlines; detail‑oriented, organized, effective communicator and team player with quality focus
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, environmental science, community planning, engineering, landscape architecture or related field
Minimum 10 years in linear projects involving land acquisition, routing or environmental planning
Minimum 8 years writing proposals, developing scopes, budgets and schedules for complex environmental projects with multidisciplinary teams and multi‑agency efforts, focused on siting and routing studies
Experience preparing applications for state utility regulatory agencies and system operators
Experience providing expert witness testimony
Understanding of permit requirements
Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving and research abilities
Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively
Identify and resolve issues efficiently
Proactive interaction with design and construction teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
10 years related experience
Minimum 5 years project management experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management software
Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills
Commitment to participating in employee‑owned culture
What We Believe
HDR builds on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, fostering a collaborative culture and encouraging organizational trust.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we create an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work.
Benefits & Compensation
HDR offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings with employer match, referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The compensation range for this position in the North Central region is $125,000 – $180,000.
Primary Location
United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park
Other Locations
United States – Wyoming – Cheyenne; United States – Missouri – Kansas City; United States – South Dakota – Sioux Falls; United States – Colorado – Denver; United States – Illinois – Springfield; United States – Missouri – St Louis; United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor; United States – Iowa – Council Bluffs; United States – Colorado – Colorado Springs; United States – Missouri – Columbia; United States – Wisconsin – Madison; United States – North Dakota – Bismarck; United States – Illinois – Rosemont; United States – Colorado – Fort Collins; United States – Iowa – Des Moines; United States – Minnesota – Thief River Falls; United States – North Dakota – Fargo; United States – Illinois – Chicago; United States – Missouri – Springfield; United States – Wyoming – Gillette; United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis; United States – Indiana – Indianapolis; United States – Wyoming – Lander; United States – Michigan – Lansing; United States – Colorado – Englewood
Industry
Power
Schedule
Full‑time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Environmental Science and Planning
Job Posting Date
January 7, 2026
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. 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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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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