Transmission Team Lead

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

Responsibilities

• Implement and reinforce company policies and best practices.
• Support section operations, including staff development, morale, quality control, and overall performance.
• Serve as a technical leader on select projects, contributing to project production and performance.
• Ensure all work is effectively planned, organized, managed, and executed through workplan development and utilization monitoring.
• Assist with administrative oversight of section staff and technical service functions, coordinating with other internal teams.
• Serve as Project Manager on transmission projects.
• Participate in marketing planning, proposal development, and client management activities.
• Engage directly with clients to support marketing efforts, project execution, and issue resolution.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and management of technical personnel.
• Collaborate with national leadership and marketing personnel on business development initiatives and workshare efforts.
• Lead or support projects as a client lead and/or quality control reviewer.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 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

• Proficient with NESC and understanding of client standards
• Experience with project management responsibilities or leading client pursuits
• Comprehensive experience with all aspects of line design, including PLS-CADD, structure analysis, cost estimating, optimization, specifications, drawings, and development of engineering documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success
• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) with executive sponsors, open to all employees

Pay

Minnesota: $115,469 - $164,955 (depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location)

Schedule

• Full-time
• Regular employee status

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park
Other Locations: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee