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Senior Project Manager - Transmission Routing and Siting
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HDR Engineering is currently seeking Project Managers/Routing and Siting Leads to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Environmental and Power Delivery professionals in our Southwest Region (the states of AZ, CA, NM, NV, and UT).
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Senior Transmission Routing and Siting Project Manager, we'll count on you to:
Lead renewables and substation siting efforts as well as transmission line routing and siting for projects HDR’s Southwest Region. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects and is looking for a broader, leadership role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex projects. Candidates have the desire and drive to grow a high-performing team to help execute these projects.
The candidate must have a strong background in environmental and related site development services pertaining to the power industry. The position will focus on transmission line routing and siting, primarily in HDR’s Southwest Region but also in other Regions as needed. The position encompasses a client focus, networking and establishing client relationships, developing leads, and strategic thinking in future directions for both our clients and programs. The position requires a person able to visualize, build and direct a strategic program focused on siting and related activities. Responsibilities of this position include:
Acting as a client manager for select clients.
Leading risk management activities for both contract reviews and project deliverables.
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
Performing routing/siting studies and analyses and preparing associated reports.
Preparing and monitoring project scope, schedule, and budget.
Providing advice and direction on state filing requirements.
Preparing state-specific siting applications.
Preparing state environmental review (e.g. CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act, and other environmental documents.
Requires extensive public participation, agency coordination, and planning experience.
Plans and directs medium-to-large planning and environmental projects.
Prepares (or oversee the preparation of) constraints mapping and required documents.
Travel on average 20% of the time expected.
Perform other duties as needed.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform non-routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; contribute to researching and writing concise technical documents; assist with diverse projects and innovate and follow through to completion of all assigned and delegated tasks. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team as well as complete tasks within tight deadlines. Applicants must be detail-oriented, organized, effective communicators, and a team player with a strong focus on quality and client service.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in linear projects involving land acquisition, routing or environmental planning.
8+ years writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budget, and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi-disciplinary teams and multi-agency efforts with a strong focus on siting and routing studies.
Experience preparing applications for submittal to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators, such as CA PUC, CA-ISO, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and equivalents.
Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony.
Experience and understanding of permit requirements in one or more states in HDR’s Southwest Region (AZ, CA, NM, NV and UT).
Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and research abilities.
Ability to support multiple complex and time sensitive projects effectively.
Identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Ability to interact with design and construction teams in a positive and proactive manner.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years related experience
A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which 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. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {California Locations}: $137,445 - $223,125 {Nevada Locations}: $124,950 - $178,500.
Primary Location:
United States-California-Sacramento
Other Locations:
United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-California-Riverside, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Claremont, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-California-San Diego, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-California-Irvine
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Power Generation
Job Posting:
Apr 2, 2025
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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