Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior HV Underground Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power sector team. This role involves designing and overseeing high voltage underground, submarine cable, and HVDC transmission line projects and programs ranging from 69kV to 500kV. You will work closely with program managers, project managers, client managers, and project teams to ensure the successful execution of projects.

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 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 high voltage underground, submarine cable and HVDC underground line design.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of technical underground, submarine cable, and HVDC design experience from 69kV 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 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

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering, with a focus on underground and submarine cable design. Proficiency in relevant software and the ability to lead and mentor others are essential.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package 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. The pay range for this position (based on experience and location) is $119,700 - $174,883.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Employee Status: Regular position.