Transmission Line Engineering Manager

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 currently seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.

Responsibilities

• Leveraging technical experience and expertise while working in close coordination with a PM, to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
• Assuming technical lead within a project execution team.
• Developing and implementing a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
• Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians and administrative staff.
• Supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
• Coordinating and/or leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
• Performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Participating in project reviews as needed.
• At times, leading multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• Working with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
• At times, assisting with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
• Established client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Transmission/Distribution Eng

Job Posting

Feb 26, 2026