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Job description
Senior Project Manager – Transmission Routing and Siting
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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, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. You’ll work side‑by‑side with experts to contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.
We are seeking transmission routing and siting professionals to support HDR’s expanding power practice. This is a great opportunity to join a top employee‑owned company and work on exciting regional and national projects while developing skills, growing your career and playing a key role in a growing practice in our North Central Region.
What it means for you
Opportunity to have an impact on how regional and national energy needs are met
Opportunity to own and develop your career with a variety of projects and challenges
Exposure to projects in 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 and facilitates recommended practices and professional development
What you will do
Develop buildable routing and siting solutions to support utility and developer infrastructure
Work 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
Prepare and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
Develop newer staff to produce client deliverables
Build key relationships with HDR and utility staff
Apply strategic thinking, networking, client relations and lead development
Travel on average 10–20% of the time expected
Perform other duties as needed
Ideal Candidate
Prior experience managing and providing technical leadership on projects, looking for a broader leadership role overseeing all aspects of larger and more complex projects
Strong background in routing, siting and supporting regulatory approvals for electric facilities; expert witness testimony experience desired
Ability to perform non‑routine tasks on multiple projects simultaneously; research and write concise technical documents; innovate and follow through to completion of all assigned tasks
Detail‑oriented, organized, effective communicator, team player with strong focus on quality and client service
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 writing proposals, developing scopes of work, budgets and schedules for complex environmental projects with multi‑disciplinary teams and multi‑agency efforts, with a strong focus on siting and routing studies
Experience with submittals to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators
Expert witness testimony experience
Understanding of permit requirements
Strong conceptual, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and research abilities
Ability to support multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects effectively
Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Positive, proactive interaction with design and construction teams
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
10 years of related experience
At least 5 years of project management experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills (written and verbal)
Commitment to being an active participant in HDR’s employee‑owned culture
Benefits
HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 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. The compensation range for this position in the North Central region is $125,000 – $180,000.
Primary Location
United States – Minnesota – Saint Louis Park
Employee Ownership
As employee owners, all employees have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered.
EEO Statement
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
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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