HDR · 3 hours ago
Transmission Line Section Manager
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expHDR is committed to creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. The Transmission Line Section Manager will manage and execute engineering and design components for high voltage Transmission Line projects, ensuring technical execution and fostering client relationships.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Develops a partnership with the PM, whereas the PM is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and client management, and the EM is responsible for technical execution of the project
Develops and implements a project execution plan for the technical aspect of projects
Assigns project tasks and provides technical guidance to project team members
Participates in the Client Development Planning and Execution. Responsible for growing the Transmission practice through business development and strengthening client relationships
Supports 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
Coordinates and/or performs quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the HDR Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements, processes, and procedures to deliver a world class quality product to the client. Performs quality checks and/or reviews of projects from other teams on an as needed basis
Works independently and may direct, mentor, train, and/or supervise one or more Project Engineers, EIT’s, or CADD/Designers
Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations
Works with senior engineers and technical leaders to identify and develop specific technical expertise and will attend training and seminars focused on further development and understanding of complex concepts related to their discipline
May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase HDR’s technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events
Participates in project reviews as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
BS degree in Engineering
PE license
10+ years of technical transmission line experience up to 500kV preferred, including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, PLS-CADD modeling, steel and wood structure design, foundation design, material procurement, specifications, and construction support
Distribution line design and/or steel lattice tower modeling and design experience a plus
Strong track record of growing a Transmission practice and developing client relationships
Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, regional, department, technical managers and project staff
Experience using industry standard design software required
Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.)
Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills preferred
Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Previous consulting firm experience desired
Some travel may be required
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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