Transmission Line Designer

Transmission Line Designer I

HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Designer I to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. The successful candidate will be a part of a team that provides designer support for large and small scale high voltage transmission 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 Designer I, we'll count on you to:

• Work independently to perform transmission design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, perform PLS-CADD modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for simple projects.
• Prepare transmission related drawings such as plan and profile drawings, structural details, foundation details, and other engineering drawings.
• Perform calculations, reports and designs on transmission line design projects to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete small projects and simple to moderately complex tasks, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience developing CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs preferred, or equivalent education.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation or Inroads etc.
• Experience with or ability to learn PLS-CADD transmission line modeling software.
• Ability to be a lead technician and work closely with engineering staff.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

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.