HDR · 2 days ago
Senior EHV Underground Transmission Line Engineer
HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. The Senior EHV Underground Transmission Line Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight and mentorship for engineering teams on high voltage underground and submarine transmission line projects, ensuring effective project execution and adherence to technical standards.
Responsibilities
Partner with program managers and/or project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects within a program or for multiple clients
Lead, support, and/or oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans for programs or clients, including performing regular audits with action items for additional training as needed
Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and preferences and that project teams are adequately informed and trained on implementation of those standards
Coordinate with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters
Monitor technical resources assigned to programs or projects and workload forecasts and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns
Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects
Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on the technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Lead hiring and growth strategy for HDR in regard to underground and submarine line design
Participates in project reviews as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of experience
Professional Engineers (PE) license
Extensive experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector
Proficient 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
Preferred
Minimum 10 years of technical underground and submarine cable design experience up to 500kV preferred, including, knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable materials, specifications, and construction support
Desire to lead, train, and mentor young to mid-level technical staff in multiple office locations
Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, multiple clients, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Previous consulting experience desired
Some travel may be required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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