High Country Search Group
Executive Director, Transmission Line Engineering
High Country Search Group, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Position Overview
Report directly to the Executive Vice President of Engineering & Construction, the
Executive Director of Transmission Engineering
will lead all aspects of electrical transmission and collection system design across an increasingly complex and growing energy infrastructure project. This role will play a central leadership function—guiding the engineering and execution of a 700+ mile interregional high-voltage transmission system currently under construction, while also supporting the development of new generation and grid assets. The ideal candidate brings deep technical experience in transmission engineering, including HVDC, and excels at managing large, multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering efforts for high-voltage transmission and collection systems (HVDC)
Provide strategic guidance to internal teams and external contractors throughout the project lifecycle
Support technical execution of generation interconnections and substation design activities
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
Stakeholder & Agency Engagement
Collaborate with utilities, permitting agencies, and regional transmission operators
Support interconnection negotiations and compliance with regional planning processes
Represent the company in regulatory and public forums, including preparing reports and presentations
Organizational Impact
Mentor engineering staff and contribute to team development
Inform long-term planning around technology selection, system optimization, and cost modeling
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
15+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission engineering
Demonstrated experience with large-scale transmission projects; HVDC knowledge strongly preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience managing external EPCs, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Willingness to travel to regional project sites across CO, WY, UT, and NV
Why Join This Team?
Work on nationally significant transmission and generation projects
High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
Competitive compensation package, generous PTO, and benefits
Based in Denver, with mission-driven colleagues and meaningful work
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Executive Director of Transmission Engineering
will lead all aspects of electrical transmission and collection system design across an increasingly complex and growing energy infrastructure project. This role will play a central leadership function—guiding the engineering and execution of a 700+ mile interregional high-voltage transmission system currently under construction, while also supporting the development of new generation and grid assets. The ideal candidate brings deep technical experience in transmission engineering, including HVDC, and excels at managing large, multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead engineering efforts for high-voltage transmission and collection systems (HVDC)
Provide strategic guidance to internal teams and external contractors throughout the project lifecycle
Support technical execution of generation interconnections and substation design activities
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects
Stakeholder & Agency Engagement
Collaborate with utilities, permitting agencies, and regional transmission operators
Support interconnection negotiations and compliance with regional planning processes
Represent the company in regulatory and public forums, including preparing reports and presentations
Organizational Impact
Mentor engineering staff and contribute to team development
Inform long-term planning around technology selection, system optimization, and cost modeling
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
15+ years of experience in high-voltage transmission engineering
Demonstrated experience with large-scale transmission projects; HVDC knowledge strongly preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
Experience managing external EPCs, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
Willingness to travel to regional project sites across CO, WY, UT, and NV
Why Join This Team?
Work on nationally significant transmission and generation projects
High-impact leadership role with visibility across the organization
Competitive compensation package, generous PTO, and benefits
Based in Denver, with mission-driven colleagues and meaningful work
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