Transmission EIT/Designer

About the role

HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission EIT/Transmission Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team that executes technical design on high-voltage transmission line engineering projects ranging in scale from simple structure replacements to large greenfield design projects. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of steel structures, foundations, and support systems in compliance with applicable codes (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, NESC)
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
• Review vendor shop drawings for conformance to construction documents
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and protection & control engineers to ensure integrated design solutions
• Conduct site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and field engineering support
• Support project management activities including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
• Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings
• Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements
• Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation

Qualifications

Typical designs include structure design, structure spotting, conductor sag and blowout calculations, foundation design, hardware selection and fit-up, and development of bill of materials. Designs must also consider environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, public involvement, access roads, and construction requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• Occasional short-term travel (typically 1-5 days) may be necessary; longer term (several weeks) assignments may be required infrequently on project assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Candidates without their EIT will be hired into a Transmission Designer position and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) with executive sponsors, open to all employees

Montana: $66,800 – $90,500