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.
• Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables.
• Ensures appropriate reviewer(s) 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.
• Maintains a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers.

Requirements

• Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV preferred.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures.
• 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.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

• Strong technical skills in power transmission line design and construction.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of HDR Quality Management Systems.

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you'll enjoy benefits such as:

• Employee ownership and shared governance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.