Transmission Civil EIT/Coordinator
HDR
About the Role
HDR Engineering is seeking a Transmission Civil EIT/Coordinator to join its nationally ranked Power Delivery team. This is an entry-level opportunity for a self-directed individual eager to learn and take on new challenges within high-voltage transmission line engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for high voltage transmission lines under the supervision of senior engineers and designers.
- Work under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
- Conduct analyses to develop design options, perform modeling and/or calculations, and prepare design sketches and concept drawings.
- Work with Designers and CAD Technicians to develop construction drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes, and project specifications and requirements.
- Assist with preparing cost estimates or specifications.
- Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
- Design and analyze structural performance of high voltage transmission structures, including concrete, steel, and wood pole structures, and their foundations.
- Perform typical designs including structure design, structure spotting, conductor sag and blowout calculations, foundation design, hardware selection and fit-up, and development of bill of materials.
- Designs must consider environmental permitting, right of way acquisition, public involvement, access roads, and construction requirements.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
- Familiarity and demonstrated experience with civil engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil 3D.
- Specialty civil platforms (e.g., Openflows) as required.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
- Candidates without their EIT will be hired into a Transmission Design Coordinator position and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.