Transmission Line Engineer

HDR•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

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 technical execution of high-voltage electrical transmission line projects of varying sizes and complexity, delivering them on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HDR and client quality standards. Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69 kV through 500 kV is preferred. The engineer leads project technical direction and supports project scope, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, resource planning, and coordination across project teams. The position may involve leading several projects concurrently, coordinating work across locations, and mentoring, training, or supervising junior engineers, designers, and administrative staff. HDR describes its employee-owned culture as collaborative and inclusive, and emphasizes reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems.

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 actively participating 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, drawings, and other engineering documents for power transmission line projects.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
Preference for local candidates.
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall technical direction of projects.
Support the Project Manager with scope and schedule, including developing and implementing work breakdown structures, managing changes, and managing schedules.
Support the Project Manager with budgets, including proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
Lead multiple projects concurrently, using teams in different locations.
Implement HDR Quality Management Systems requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver quality products to clients.
Support scheduling for quality reviews and/or perform reviews of deliverables, ensuring appropriate reviewers are assigned.
Participate in quality-control or project reviews for peers and other project teams.
Coordinate resource planning and management with operations leaders and the Project Manager.
Work independently as required and potentially direct, mentor, train, or supervise EITs, CADD/designers, and administrative staff.
Coordinate the work of engineers and other team members throughout the project life cycle.
Potentially participate in mentoring or training junior engineers or designers.