Glen Allen, Virginia, USA
1 day ago
Transmission Line Project Engineer

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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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.

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.

In the role of Transmission Line Engineer, we'll count on you to: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.

Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required.

Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Cvil 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 candidatesRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) licensePrevious 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.

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