Our renowned transmission and distribution team addresses complex challenges to support load growth and grid reliability. With more than a century of experience, we provide a full suite of services for power delivery projects, meeting needs throughout the project life cycle from planning to construction management for key clients like utilities and cooperatives, developers and contractors.
From 765 kilovolt transmission lines to renewables integration to powering data centers, we partner with clients and contractors to bring resilient energy to our communities. Our expertise spans multiple design areas including grid resiliency and hardening, substations and switchyards, and transmission and distribution lines. Services include:
- Substation design
- Protection and control design
- Transmission and distribution line design
- Transmission and distribution system studies
- Program management
- Environmental permitting and compliance
- Routing and siting
- Strategic communications
- Right of way acquisition and permitting
- Asset management
- Grid modernization
- Construction management
As a Transmission & Distribution Engineering Manager (EM) in a well-established Power Delivery practice, you'll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Transmission Line projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex transmission line projects, you'll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities.
- Leveraging technical experience and expertise to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
- Developing and implementing a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
- Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians and administrative staff.
- Performing Project Management (PM) duties as needed, including supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
- Coordinating and/or leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR's Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
- Performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
- Participating in project reviews as needed.
- At times, leading multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
- Working with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
- At times, assisting with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
Preferred Qualification
- Construction and/or field experience in transmission a plus.
- Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff preferred.
- Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.
- Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel and wood transmission structure analysis/design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support.
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
