Transmission Section 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?

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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.

Power: 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.

In the role of Transmission Section Manager, we’ll count on you to: Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support

Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities

Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections

Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews

Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues

See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system

Implement, monitor and support company policy

Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel

Manage and develop multidiscipline teams

Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts

Perform other duties as needed

Search terms: #Transmission line design

#Overhead transmission

#High voltage transmission

#Extra high voltage (EHV)

#HV transmission

#Substation and transmission

#Power delivery

#Electric utility engineering

#Grid infrastructure

#Transmission routing

#engineering

#Structural design

#Transmission structures

#Pole loading analysis

Required Qualifications 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

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-Arizona-Phoenix Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Jul 28, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affir­mative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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