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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Power Delivery Design Technician you will provide drafting and/or engineering support for all technical aspects associated with the conceptual and detailed design of electric utility transmission, distribution, substation and telecom projects, which may encompass the following:
- Conducting site visits, surveys, and inspections.
- Performing engineering calculations, analyses, and evaluations.
- Developing design options and identifying solutions.
- Providing engineering input on specific design issues and questions.
- Developing project cost estimates and schedules.
- Applying relevant codes, standards, regulations and specifications in executing design tasks.
- As applicable, being responsible for facilitating and coordinating non-engineering components of projects, including public involvement, permitting, right of way acquisition, construction management, client customer engagement, and other services.
- Preparing, coordinating and issuing construction packages including plan and profile drawings, structure assemblies and details, schematic drawings, single and three-phase wiring diagrams, bills of material, construction notes, and other applicable details.
- Reserving stock and/or procuring materials and equipment for installation.
- Reviewing applications for joint-pole attachments and preparing related make ready work cost estimates and designs.
- Depending on your experience:
- providing guidance to less-experienced team members;
- performing quality control checks and reviews for work performed by others; and
- working with local practice leadership to identify and implement learning opportunities for other team members through such methods as job shadowing, “show and tell”, lunch-and-learns, and general knowledge sharing.
- Participating in client stakeholder meetings.
- Performing construction observation and preparing as-built record documents.
- Effectively managing multiple tasks for multiple projects while being cognizant of schedule and budget.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry experience in the planning, design, and project management of electric utility infrastructure projects, such as pole replacements, reconductoring, overhead to underground conversions, voltage conversions, service installations, and equipment replacements and upgrades, working either for a consulting firm, contractor, or utility.
- Proficient using computer-aided drafting software such as MicroStation or AutoCAD, and complementary design tools such as Bluebeam Revu.
- Experience performing structure/pole loading analysis, using O-Calc Pro, SpidaCalc, Pole Foreman, or similar software.
- A working knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong client and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
- Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
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.) {Pay Transparency Location1} $ 76,146- $108,780
