Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer

About the role

The Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer (T-Line OE) at HDR is a key member of our Power Delivery team. You will be responsible for leading a team of experts to advocate for the Owner in the development, design, and construction of high voltage transmission line and substation projects. Projects can range from green field to brown field projects and may involve bundled upgrade programs.

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.
• Lead 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 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.
• Owner’s Engineer experience on multi-discipline EPC transmission line or substation projects.
• Experience on 100-mile+ multi-discipline transmission line and substation projects up to 500kV.
• Engineering design of transmission lines or substations experience.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, and project management software.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Paid 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; in New York, the range is $124,950 - $178,500.

Schedule

This is a Full-time position.

Employee Status

This is a Regular position.

Business Class

Transmission/Distribution Engineering.

Job Posting Date

February 19, 2025.

Company Information

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.