Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer

About the role

The Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer (T-Line OE) plays a crucial role in the development, design, and construction of high voltage transmission line and substation projects. This position requires a deep understanding of owner objectives, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop a keen understanding of owner objectives and maintain a close relationship with the owner.
• Serve as an advocate for the owner’s business objectives and identify skill gaps in the owner’s staff that can be filled by the T-Line OE team.
• Advise the owner on contracting and delivery models and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Identify cost savings through tight control of the schedule, scope management, change orders, and overall project controls.
• Work with the Owner, local utilities, and internal discipline leads to develop the technical Basis of Design and Performance Specification bridging documents to be included in a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) transmission or substation projects up to 765kV.
• Manage internal engineering disciplines to provide RFI responses during the bid process, support the Owner with contractor selection, oversee Owner and internal engineering disciplines for design RFI’s and submittal review/responses, conduct stakeholder meetings, and manage scope, schedule, and assist Owner with budget management.
• Travel to project sites for in-person meetings may be required. Interface with project stakeholders, including the Owner, the serving utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and/or the construction contractor throughout the phases of project development and execution.
• Understand the PM nuances of working for the Owner and have experience assessing and managing contract risk and scope creep with the Owner.
• Responsible for proposal development, including scope in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format, budget, and schedule.
• Understand and have experience with basic project management tools and techniques in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format and Earned Value financial management.
• Responsible for leading internal engineering support during the RFP development, bid and contractor procurement, engineering, construction and commissioning phases. May also be a PM for traditional engineering only projects in a design-bid-build delivery model.
• Represent HDR to support marketing and proposal development for power delivery opportunities.
• May supervise staff and/or serve as a mentor for junior PM’s.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field (BSEE, BSCE, BSME or related)
• Minimum 10 years of related experience
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Qualifications

• BSEE, BSCE, BSME or related degree or experience
• Owner’s Engineer experience on multi-discipline EPC transmission line or substation projects
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Minimum 3 years of traditional design-bid-build PM and EPC PM experience
• Experience reviewing EPC contract terms and managing scope change
• Strong desire to lead project teams
• Strong client and project management skills
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills
• Critical thinker and proactive, responsive, and clear communicator
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain is desired
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification is welcomed
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) and active commitment to obtain P.E.
• OE experience on 100-mile+ multi-discipline transmission line and substation projects up to 500kV
• Minimum 5 years of engineering design of transmission lines or substations
• Ideal candidate will have Project Management, Owners Engineering, EPC project development, business development and engineering execution experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to understand and manage contract risk and scope creep
• Experience with project management tools and techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• A retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. For example, in Montana, the range is $118,703 - $169,575, while in New York, it is $124,950 - $178,500.

Schedule

This is a Full-time Regular position.

Business Class

Transmission/Distribution Engineering