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Transmission Line Project Engineer
Transmission Line Project EngineerHDR • Vienna, VA, US
Transmission Line Project Engineer

Transmission Line Project Engineer

HDR • Vienna, VA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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 : https : / / www.hdrinc.com / our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Overview

The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides design support for large, medium, and small-scale substation engineering projects. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and detailed design tasks.
  • Perform analysis, engineering calculations, and developing construction documents for a variety of structures.
  • Lead transmission line design projects and coordinate with engineering staff, clients, and project managers.
  • May assist in verifying code compliance, quality checks, meeting project schedules and budget as well as coordinate the civil / structural engineering work with other disciplines and CAD designers.
  • Experience or desire to perform civil design for site utilities and overhead lines.
  • The candidate may work on the conceptual and detailed design activities for power, industrial and institutional projects.
  • Must be capable of effective communication; work in a team-oriented manner and possess analytical and organizational skills.
  • Conducting analyses to develop design options.
  • Assisting with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
  • Perform routine engineering and design tasks.
  • Participate in field reviews or construction observation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of transmission line design experience.
  • Experience using PLS-CADD, performing structure analysis, preparing project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, performing design optimization, preparing specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects.
  • Overhead power transmission is the focus of this position although any underground transmission experience would be helpful.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Engineering Math Software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Preference given to local candidates

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example : Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

    • What We Believe

    HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

    Our Commitment

    As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

    Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

    Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

    Other Locations : United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Vienna

    Industry : Power

    Schedule : Full-time

    Employee Status : Regular

    BusinessClass : Transmission / Distribution Eng

    Job Posting : Aug 28, 2025

    At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https : / / www.hdrinc.com / equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

    Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

    Employment type : Full-time

    Job function : Management, Consulting, and Engineering

    Industries : Oil and Gas, Utilities, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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