Transmission Line Engineer

Taleo Social Sourcing•Omaha, NE

About The Position

HDR Engineering is seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska, to join its Power Delivery team. The role is responsible, in partnership with the Project Manager, for the technical execution of high-voltage electrical transmission line projects of varying sizes and complexity, delivering work on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HDR and client quality standards. The position leads projects’ technical direction and coordinates engineering teams throughout the project life cycle. Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69 kV through 500 kV is preferred. The engineer supports project scope, schedules, budgets, proposals, progress assessments, and change management. The role also supports resource planning, quality reviews, and compliance with HDR’s Quality Management System. The engineer may work independently and may direct, mentor, train, or supervise EITs, CADD/designers, administrative staff, junior engineers, and designers. HDR describes its culture as employee-owned, collaborative, and committed to inclusion and belonging.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position, such as a PE or P.Eng license.
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69 kV through 500 kV.
Experience using PLS-CADD, structure analysis, project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, loads and designs, specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents for power transmission line projects.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
Local candidacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall technical direction of projects.
Partner with the Project Manager on technical execution of transmission line projects, meeting schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Support project scope and schedule, including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management.
Support project budgets, proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
Lead multiple concurrent projects, including teams in different locations.
Implement HDR Quality Management System requirements, processes, and procedures.
Schedule and/or perform quality reviews of deliverables and ensure appropriate reviewers are assigned.
Participate in quality control and project reviews for peers and other project teams.
Coordinate resource planning and management with operations leaders and the Project Manager.
Independently coordinate engineers’ and other team members’ work throughout the project life cycle.
As required, direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise EITs, CADD/designers, administrative staff, junior engineers, or designers.