HDR

Infrastructure

TransmissionLineEPCProgramLead

$175–235k ~AI est. Portland, Oregon, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Transmission Line EPC Program Lead at HDR. Skills: Transmission line EPC, Program leadership, Technical delivery. Assume leadership responsibility for transmission line scope. Focus on technical delivery”

Industry & Context.

Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Issue resolution; Risk mitigation

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel, Support field coordination

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U.S. citizenship required

Nice to Have

Professional Engineering (PE) License, Significant experience in transmission line design, Significant experience in EPC delivery, Experience delivering high-voltage transmission line projects, Experience overseeing high-voltage transmission line projects, Experience with transmission line design standards, Experience with permitting processes, Experience with construction methods, Experience working collaboratively with EPC contractors, Experience working collaboratively with construction partners, Familiarity with alternative delivery models, Experience working within a Program Management Office (PMO), PMP certification, Willingness to travel, Support project and field coordination activities

What You'll Do.

Assume leadership responsibility for transmission line scope

Focus on technical delivery

Focus on coordination

Advise clients on technical aspects

Advise clients on regulatory aspects

Advise clients on execution aspects

Plan transmission line scope execution

Direct transmission line scope execution

Monitor transmission line scope execution

Oversee routing and siting

Oversee environmental planning

Oversee land acquisition support

Oversee procurement support

Oversee materials coordination

Oversee construction support

Oversee field coordination

Oversee outage coordination

Oversee commissioning support

Serve as transmission interface

Ensure alignment on design intent

Ensure alignment on execution strategy

Ensure alignment on constructability

Coordinate with substation teams

Coordinate with real estate teams

Coordinate with environmental teams

Support client in issue resolution

Support client in risk mitigation

Support client in decision-making

Develop execution plans

Implement execution plans

Develop work processes

Implement work processes

Provide oversight of design activities

Provide oversight of construction activities

Ensure compliance with client requirements

Ensure compliance with industry standards

Ensure compliance with program QA/QC

Direct multidisciplinary team

Coordinate multidisciplinary team

Promote alignment through communication

Ensure resources are in place

Monitor scope performance

Monitor schedule performance

Monitor budget performance

Support change management processes

Ensure alignment with program goals

Engage with utilities

Engage with stakeholders

Support communication

Support resolution of technical challenges

Support resolution of execution challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary team; Owner interface; Engineering teams interface; EPC contractor interface; Substation teams; Real estate teams; Environmental teams; EPC contractors; Construction partners

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Program management, Scope monitoring, Schedule monitoring, Budget monitoring, Change management

Full Job Description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  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.    In the role of Transmission Line EPC Program Lead, we’ll count on you to: Assume leadership responsibility for the transmission line scope within large, multidisciplinary EPC infrastructure programs, with a focus on technical delivery, coordination, and execution alongside contractor partners. Advise clients on the technical, regulatory, and execution aspects of transmission line development, including routing, design, permitting, constructability, right-of-way, outage planning, and material strategy. Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of transmission line scope execution, working in partnership with the EPC contractor responsible for construction. Responsibilities include oversight and coordination of: Routing and siting Engineering (structures, foundations, conductor selection, line ratings) Environmental planning and compliance Right-of-way and land acquisition support Procurement support and materials coordination Construction support and field coordination Outage coordination and commissioning support Serve as the primary transmission interface between the owner, engineering teams, and the EPC contractor to ensure alignment on design intent, execution strategy, and constructability. Coordinate closely with substation, real estate and environmental teams to ensure seamless integration across the broader

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