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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.

HDR Engineering is looking for an Area Transmission Business Class Leader to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery Professionals. This position will directly report to corresponding Area Operations Leadership and have a dashed reporting line up to our Global Transmission Business Class Lead. This position will focus on technical excellence within the Transmission Business Class in their respective area/region as well as technical delivery of projects.

Professional Services is the "technical and project execution leadership" element of the Resources Business Group -- the entity responsible to the Business Group President for creating a team of industry-recognized professional practitioners who are competitive in their respective marketplace, capable of solving our client's challenges at competitive costs, reliable in the execution of quality professional services and client deliverables, and successful in the leadership and delivery of contracted services.

The Area Transmission Business Class Leader (ABCL) provides subject-matter guidance, an industry recognized reputation for professional accomplishment, and a strongly recognized internal reputation of leadership within HDR. The ABCL provides HDR's Global Transmission Business Class with an area focused technical leader who will lead or support business class initiatives as well as support our area and regional operations teams.

Duties also include:

• Responsible for staff development and mentorship including deploying technical onboarding, internal and external technical and/or business class training content, and technical mentorship for Area BC staff.

• Participates in internal and/or external technical working groups or practice groups.

• Leads the implementation of technical standards, guidelines, tools, and recommended practices within their respective Area.

• Facilitates project-level lessons learned meetings or workshops.

• Facilitates the identification of project delivery team requirements (experience, expertise, availability) for critical projects

• Partners with Area Leadership to support area level technical and delivery staff recruitment and retention

• Participates and supports the local area/region in Go/No-Go's, proposal development, and strategic pursuits within the Transmission Business Class.

• Leads proposal technical reviews.

• Drives HDR's Quality Processes and Procedures including implementing business class specific quality process enhancements and leading Project Approach and Resource Review (PARR) meetings.

• Achieves a 70% to 75% utilization goal by actively leading or supporting projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active participant in ongoing technical working groups (both internally and externally)

• Subject Matter Expert or strong knowledge of a variety of Transmission Design concepts.

• Experience designing and/or reviewing Transmission Design packages.

• Experience mentoring and coordinating workshare with multiple area offices.

• Strong knowledge of best practices, industry standards, and codes related to Transmission Design

• General knowledge and experience with Transmission Design software

• Knowledge and experience that align with Area and Regional clients, stakeholders, and regional industry standards/committees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
  
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $155,000 - $200,000 Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison Industry: Power Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Transmission/Distribution Eng Job Posting: Apr 6, 2026