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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR Engineering is looking for a Transmission Line Engineering Manager to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in Kansas City or Saint Louis, Missouri.

The primary duties of a Transmission Line Engineering Manager (EM) include, in partnership with the project manager (PM), responsibility for technical execution of high voltage electrical Transmission Line projects of any size and complexity on schedule, within budget, and meeting HDR and client quality standards. A PM is responsible for the scope, schedule and budget of the project and the EM is responsible for technical execution. Experience with overhead transmission line design and construction from 69kV thru 500kV preferred.

Specific duties include:

• Leads overall technical direction of projects.
• Scope and schedule support to the PM, including work breakdown structure development and implementation, change management, and schedule management.
• Budget support to the PM for proposal development, progress assessment, and change management.
• Must thoroughly understand and implement the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client.
• Supports scheduling for and/or performs quality reviews for all deliverables. Ensures appropriate reviewer(s) are assigned.
• Coordinates with operations leaders and PM for resource planning and management.
• He/she works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more PM's, Project Engineers, EIT's, CADD/Designers, and administrative staff.
• Independently coordinates the work of engineers and the balance of the team throughout an entire project life cycle.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.
• May be engaged in a mentoring/training relationship with one or more project engineers, junior engineers, or designers.

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Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering required.
• FE, PE license strongly preferred, PMP in lieu of PE.
• 4+ years of Transmission Line design experience required.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills.
• Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff.
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Experience.
• Primavera (P6) schedule experience.
• Project lifecycle understanding.
• Hard Dollar or InEight estimating experience.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.