Transmission Line Project Manager
About the role
We're looking for a Transmission Line Project Manager who can lead and coordinate teams through the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, particularly in transmission line design, and experience managing projects from initiation to closeout.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle
- Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
- Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
- Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
- Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
- Cover staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
- Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
- Implement QA/QC procedures
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Master's degree in Engineering with experience and client relationships in Texas considered a strong advantage
- Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel, and wood transmission structure analysis/design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
- Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams; regional, department, and technical managers; and project staff
- Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e., routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition)
- Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or SmartSheet
- MS Access experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7 years related experience
- A minimum 2 years project management experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required
- MS Access experience would be plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7 years related experience
- Minimum 2 years project management experience
- Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
- MS Office and MS Project experience is required
- MS Access experience would be plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills
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Benefits
At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule
This is a full-time position.
Business Class
Transmission/Distribution Engineering
Job Posting Date
March 12, 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.