HDR · 1 week ago
Transmission Line Project Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $127K/yrHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment and empowering its employees. They are seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to manage high voltage electrical transmission line projects, ensuring technical execution, quality standards, and effective project management.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Leads overall technical direction of projects
Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management
Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
Must thoroughly understand and implement the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client
Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables. Ensures appropriate reviewer(s) are assigned
Participates in quality control or project reviews for peers and other project teams
Coordinates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management
Works independently as required and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more EIT’s, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff
Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle
May be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more junior engineers or designers
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience using PLS-CADD, structure analysis, project cost estimates, plan and profile preparation, load and designs, specifications and drawings, and other engineering documents required for power transmission line projects
National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) knowledge
Preference will be given to local candidates
Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm
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
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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