HDR · 18 hours ago
Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer
Greater Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $178K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion among its employee-owners. They are seeking a Transmission Line Owner’s Engineer to lead a team in the development, design, and construction of high voltage transmission line and substation projects, serving as an advocate for the owner and managing various project responsibilities.
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Hiring Manager
Michael Bryan
Responsibilities
Develop a keen understanding of owner objectives and a close relationship with the owner
Serve as an advocate for the owner’s business objectives and identify skill gaps in the owner’s staff that can be filled by the T-Line OE team
Advise the owner on contracting and delivery models and provide analysis and recommendations
Identify cost savings through tight control of the schedule, scope management, change orders, and overall project controls
Work with the Owner, local utilities, and internal discipline leads to develop the technical Basis of Design and Performance Specification bridging documents to be included in a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) transmission or substation projects up to 765kV
Manage internal engineering disciplines to provide RFI responses during the bid process, support the Owner with contractor selection, oversee Owner and internal engineering disciplines for design RFI’s and submittal review/responses, conduct stakeholder meetings, and manage scope, schedule, and assist Owner with budget management. Travel to project sites for in person meetings may be required
Interface with project stakeholders, including the Owner, the serving utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and/or the construction contractor throughout the phases of project development and execution
Understands the PM nuances of working for the Owner and has experience assessing and managing contract risk and scope creep with the Owner
Responsible for proposal development, including scope in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format, budget, and schedule
Understands and has experience with basic project management tools and techniques in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) format and Earned Value financial management
Responsible for leading internal engineering support during the RFP development, bid and contractor procurement, engineering, construction and commissioning phases
May also be a PM for traditional engineering only projects in a design-bid-build delivery model
Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for power delivery opportunities
May supervise staff and/or serve as a mentor for junior PM’s
Some travel for business development and execution may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
10 years related experience
A minimum of 5 years of project management experience
Familiar with Microsoft Office, estimating and scheduling software, project management software
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
BSEE, BSCE, BSME or related degree or experience
Owner's Engineer experience on multi-discipline EPC transmission line or substation projects
Minimum 5 years of project management experience
Minimum 3 years of traditional design-bid-build PM and EPC PM experience
Experience reviewing EPC contract terms and managing scope change
Strong desire to lead project teams
Strong client and project management skills
Strong conflict management and negotiation skills
Critical thinker and proactive, responsive, and clear communicator
Project Management Professional (PMP) or ability to obtain is desired
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification is welcomed
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) and active commitment to obtain P.E
OE experience on 100-mile+ multi-discipline transmission line and substation projects up to 500kV
Minimum 5 years of engineering design of transmission lines or substations
Ideal candidate will have Project Management, Owners Engineering, EPC project development, business development and engineering execution experience
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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