Transmission Section Manager

About the role

HDR is seeking a Transmission Section Manager to join our growing Power Delivery group in the Minnesota / Wisconsin Area. In this key leadership position, you will guide our transmission engineering team with a focus on project delivery, team management, and technical excellence. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers, oversee project execution and workload, and serve as a hands-on technical leader ensuring the delivery of high-quality transmission line projects for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the daily operations of the Transmission section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control
• Function as a Project Manager, taking direct responsibility for production and successful delivery on key transmission projects
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff and lead and coordinate technical services with other groups
• Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposal development, and interviews
• Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel within the section
• Work cooperatively with Area and Regional leadership to support local and national marketing and production efforts
• Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures
• Perform other duties as needed to support the team and our clients

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering
• PE license
• 10+ years of technical transmission line experience up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition, PLS-CADD modeling, steel and wood structure design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
• Distribution line design and/or steel lattice tower modeling and design experience
• Strong track record of growing a Transmission practice and developing client relationships
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel), P6 or similar
• Some travel may be required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Minnesota: $128,331 - $183,330