Senior EHV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

The Senior EHV Underground Transmission Line Engineer at HDR is responsible for overseeing and guiding engineering teams in the design and construction of high voltage underground and submarine transmission line projects and programs up to 500kV. They work closely with program managers, project managers, client managers, and project teams to ensure the successful execution of engineering and design components.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program managers and/or project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects within a program or for multiple clients.
• Lead, support, and/or oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans for programs or clients, including performing regular audits with action items for additional training as needed.
• Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and preferences and that project teams are adequately informed and trained on implementation of those standards.
• Cook up with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters.
• Monitor technical resources assigned to programs or projects and workload forecasts and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns.
• Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects.
• Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on the technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management.
• Able to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Lead hiring and growth strategy for HDR in regard to underground and submarine line design.
• Participate in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of technical underground and submarine cable design experience up to 500kV preferred, including knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable materials, specifications, and construction support.
• Desire to lead, train, and mentor young to mid-level technical staff in multiple office locations.
• Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, multiple clients, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
• Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous consulting experience desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).

Skills

• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Proficiency with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software.
• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

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.)

Schedule

Full-time

Location

• Montana: Billings
• New York: Syracuse
• North Carolina: Charlotte
• Idaho: Boise
• Maine: Portland
• Michigan: Ann Arbor
• Montana: Missoula
• Missouri: Kansas City
• Texas: Dallas
• Texas: Houston

Business Class

Transmission/Distribution Eng