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?
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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.
Transmission Line design encompass structure spotting and design, conductor sag and blowout calculations, clearances checks, foundation design, hardware selection and fit-up, and development of bill of materials. The designs also require coordination and providing input to other disciplines to support environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, public involvement, access roads, and construction requirements. The Transmission Line EIT will work under the direction and supervision of senior engineers to perform the following primary duties:
Model, analyze, design, and check Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD. Prepare engineering calculations, analyses, and reports. Support Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers to meet project goals and deliverables. Develop design sketches, conceptual drawings and work with CAD Designers to develop construction drawings. Originate Transmission Line Construction Packages. Originate Bill of Materials and support the procurement team throughout the acquisition of materials required to build a transmission line. Participate in field walks to define scope, verify constructability, and/or document existing conditions. These field walks will require occasional short-term travel (typically 1 to 3 days). Assist the preparation of cost estimates, proposals, and specifications. Coordinate transmission line design with multidiscipline teams (i.e. environmental, land services, survey, project management, permitting, access roads). Develop feasibility and routing analysis for Transmission Lines. Provide engineering support during the construction phase by timely answering questions and providing solutions to issues that might arise during construction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Tower design software.
- Experience with foundation design for transmission line structures.
- 2+ years of transmission line design experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office
- 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
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United States-Oregon-Portland
Industry
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Power
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Transmission/Distribution Eng
Job Posting
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Feb 23, 2026
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