HDR · 2 days ago
Transmission Line Project Engineer *
Little Rock, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $159K/yr
4+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Transmission Line Project Engineer to join their Power Delivery team, responsible for the design and technical aspects of high voltage transmission lines, mentoring junior engineers, and managing multiple projects.
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Hiring Manager
Michael Bryan
Responsibilities
Preparing all technical aspects and deliverables associated with the conceptual and detailed transmission lines design of increasing complexity using PLS-CADD and foundation design software such as L-Pile, MFAD or Caisson
Coordinating the preparation of construction release packages for high voltage transmission lines including plan and profiles, structure load trees, structure assemblies and details, stringing charts, foundation schedules and details, and bills of material
Assigning tasks and providing guidance to junior team members and coordinating quality control reviews for work performed by EITs and/or Designers
Identifying and implementing learning opportunities for EITs and/or Designers through such methods as job shadowing, assigning specific project tasks, “show and tell”, lunch n learns and general knowledge sharing
Performing quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed
Providing engineering input on specific project design issues and questions
Conducting engineering analyses to develop design options
Assisting with preparation of cost estimates or specifications
Attending client stakeholder meetings and leading design reviews with the client
Providing input to the development of project manhours estimates and task schedules
Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget
Performing site visits during the design, construction, and as-built phases of projects, including participating in field reviews or construction observation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) 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
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical or related field)
Experience interpreting and applying requisite industry design codes such as NESC, IEEE, ASCE and ACI
4+ years of transmission line engineering experience in the electric utility and/or renewables industry
Experience using PLS-CADD, performing analysis of transmission structures, and preparing specifications and drawings and other engineering documents for transmission line projects
Experience liaising and communicating closely with internal and external project stakeholders, including environmental, real estate, construction, maintenance, substation, telecommunications, and project management
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with transmission line voltages of 69kV thru 500kV desired, experience thru 765kV an added benefit
Exposure to developing project manhour and cost estimates, and schedules
Prior experience in foundations design using software such as L-Pile, Caisson or MFAD
Experience working with Renewables developers and/or the interconnection of Renewables a plus
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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