Transmission Line Engineer
About the role
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Fargo, North Dakota to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Responsibilities
- Leads overall technical direction of projects.
- Schedule and scope support to the Project Manager (PM), including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management.
- Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
- Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
- Thoroughly understands and implements the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world-class quality product to the client.
- Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables.
- Ensures appropriate reviewers are assigned.
- Participates in quality control or project reviews for peers and other project teams.
- Collaborates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management.
- Works independently as required and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.
- Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
- Might be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
- Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
Qualifications
- Experience using PLS-CADD, structure analysis, project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, load and designs, specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge.
- Preference will be given to local candidates.
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
Skills
- Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV preferred.
Benefits
Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Pay
Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Employee assistance programs
- Professional development opportunities
Company Culture
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. We are committed to the principles of employment equity and fostering a collaborative culture where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.