Transmission Line Engineer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? 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.

About the role

In the role of Transmission Line Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Prepare all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson.
• Coordinate the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members and coordinate quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers.
• Identify and implement learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch and learns and general knowledge sharing.
• Perform quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Provide engineering input on specific project design issues and questions.
• Conduct engineering analyses to develop design options.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates or specifications.
• Attend client stakeholder meetings and lead design reviews with the client.
• Provide input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
• Perform site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying requisite industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI.
• 4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry.
• Experience using PLS-CADD, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects.
• Experience liaising and communicating closely with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV thru 500kV desired; experience thru 765kV an added benefit.
• Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD.
• Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus.

Benefits

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

Full-time

Primary Location: United States-Oregon-Portland