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Transmission Line Engineering Manager
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager (EM), you’ll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Transmission Line projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex transmission line projects, you’ll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities. You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, you will be responsible for technical execution of the project.
As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager your role will encompass the following:
- Leveraging technical experience and expertise while working in close coordination with a PM, to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
- Assume technical lead within a project execution team.
- Developing and implementing a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
- Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians and administrative staff.
- Supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
- Coordinating and/or leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
- Performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
- Participating in project reviews as needed.
- At times, leading multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
- Working with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
- At times, assisting with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering.
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
- Established client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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
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.
Primary Location:
United States-Missouri-St Louis
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng
Job Posting:
Feb 26, 2026
Transmission Line Engineering Manager
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
HDR Engineering is currently seeking a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals. As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager (EM), you’ll draw upon your broad technical knowledge and experience in design and construction of high voltage Transmission Line projects to lead, guide, and advise clients, projects, and teams. Having previously performed a leading technical role on increasingly complex transmission line projects, you’ll be ready to undertake greater challenges and responsibilities. You will develop a partnership with the Project Manager (PM), whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and overall client management, you will be responsible for technical execution of the project.
As a Transmission Line Engineering Manager your role will encompass the following:
- Leveraging technical experience and expertise while working in close coordination with a PM, to manage and execute the engineering and design components of transmission projects.
- Assume technical lead within a project execution team.
- Developing and implementing a project execution plan for the technical aspect of transmission projects.
- Working independently and/or directing, mentoring, training, and/or supervising one or more Project Engineers, EITs, Designers, CADD technicians and administrative staff.
- Supporting the technical aspect of scope, schedule, and budget, including proposal development, work breakdown structure development and implementation, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, change management, and schedule management.
- Coordinating and/or leading the QA/QC process on projects per HDR’s Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with a commitment to delivering world class quality.
- Performing quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
- Participating in project reviews as needed.
- At times, leading multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
- Working with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and attending training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to the transmission industry.
- At times, assisting with development of technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Engineering.
- Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm.
- Established client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- A minimum of 10 years of experience
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) 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
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.
Primary Location:
United States-Missouri-St Louis
Industry:
Power
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Transmission/Distribution Eng
Job Posting:
Feb 26, 2026
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR37
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions28
- WSP21
- Qualus13
- Kiewit8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services118
- Healthcare & Medical Services33
- Energy31
- Construction & Real Estate30
- Transportation & Logistics12
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transmission line engineering jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in PLS-CADD for sag-tension analysis and plan-and-profile drawing production
- Experience with NESC or RUS construction standards for overhead transmission design
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with a path to licensure
- Knowledge of foundation design methods including drilled pier and direct embedment
- Familiarity with right-of-way permitting processes and environmental clearance requirements
Tips for Your Transmission Line Engineering Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage class
List the specific voltage classes you've worked on, such as 115 kV, 230 kV, or 500 kV, rather than just writing 'high-voltage experience.' Hiring managers scan for voltage class matches before reading anything else on a transmission line resume.
Certify your PLS-CADD proficiency early
PLS-CADD appears in a majority of transmission line engineering postings as a required or preferred tool. If you've used it on projects, document specific outputs you produced, like sag-tension reports or plan-and-profile drawings, rather than listing it as a bullet point alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transmission line engineering openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by project delivery method
Transmission line roles differ sharply between design-only, EPC, and owner-side positions. Target postings that match how you prefer to work, whether that's deep design deliverables or field construction oversight, so your cover letter speaks directly to what the employer actually builds.
Prepare a technical design example for interviews
Most panel interviews for transmission line roles include a design scenario, such as selecting a structure type for a specific loading condition or identifying a clearance violation. Practice walking through your reasoning on a real project deliverable rather than describing your process in the abstract.
Negotiate start date around project cycles
Transmission line engineering teams often have hard deadlines tied to permitting windows or IFC drawing schedules. If you're in late-stage interviews, ask where the team is in its current project cycle before agreeing to a start date, since joining mid-deliverable affects your ramp-up significantly.
Transmission Line Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transmission line engineerings?
The companies hiring the most transmission line engineerings right now include HDR, Quanta Infrastructure Solutions, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to track large grid expansion and reliability projects, so hiring clusters can shift as new contracts are awarded.
How many transmission line engineering jobs are remote?
About 21% of transmission line engineering openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the field-intensive and site-dependent nature of much of the work. Engineering roles focused on design, modeling, and document production are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while positions involving field inspection, construction oversight, or client site work are typically on-site or regionally based.
How do you become a transmission line engineering?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, as most employers require it as a baseline. Pass the FE exam to earn your EIT credential, then build experience in overhead line design, loading analysis, or utility construction to work toward your PE license. Gaining hands-on proficiency in PLS-CADD and learning NESC standards through project work accelerates your path into dedicated transmission line roles.
Can you get a transmission line engineering job with little experience?
Entry-level transmission line engineering positions do exist, typically at EPC firms and large utilities that hire recent graduates into structured engineering rotations. Your strongest assets without field experience are demonstrated coursework in structural or power systems analysis, any internship work touching utility or energy infrastructure, and a working knowledge of PLS-CADD or similar line design tools. Targeting firms with active apprenticeship or engineer development programs gives you the clearest on-ramp.
What does the transmission line engineering interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview with a senior engineer or project manager. Expect questions on structure loading, sag-tension concepts, NESC clearance requirements, and your experience with line design software. Some firms add a design exercise or ask you to walk through a past project deliverable. Final rounds often include a meeting with the team lead or a site visit.
Where can I find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs?
You can find and apply to transmission line engineering jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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