Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
10+ years of high voltage transmission line experience up to 500kV
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience with PLS-CADD and other design software
Track record of client relationship growth in the transmission practice
Ability to lead and mentor project teams
Responsibilities
Partner with Project Manager (PM) to manage technical project execution
Develop and implement project execution plans for engineering aspects
Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to team members
Participate in client development and strengthen relationships
Support technical scope, schedule, and budget management
Conduct quality checks and reviews of project deliverables
Lead multiple projects concurrently across different locations
Benefits
Employee-owned culture
Opportunities for professional development and training
Potential for involvement in industry conferences and events
Flexible work environment with some remote opportunities
Support for work-life balance through project management and team collaboration
Full Job Description
The Transmission Line Section Manager has broad technical knowledge and experience with design and construction of high voltage Transmission Line projects up to 500kV. Leveraging that knowledge and experience, they work in close coordination with a project manager (PM) to manage and execute the engineering and design components of projects. The EM is an experienced, competent engineer who understands the technical requirements of transmission line projects of any complexity and can lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams.
Specific duties include:
Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project.
Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects.
Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members.
Participates in the Client Development Planning and Execution. Responsible for growing the Transmission practice through business development and strengthening client relationships.
Supports 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.
Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis.
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT's, or CADD/Designers.
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline.
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
Participates in project reviews as needed.
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Keywords: Transmission Line Section Manager, high voltage transmission, PLS-CADD
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Engineering
PE license
10+ years of technical transmission line experience up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, PLS-CADD modeling, steel and wood structure design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
Distribution line design and/or steel lattice tower modeling and design experience a plus
Strong track record of growing a Transmission practice and developing client relationships
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
Experience using industry standard design software required
Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous consulting firm experience desired
Some travel may be required
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 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
About HDR
HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
