Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

Substation Civil Engineer – Client Lead

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex substation design projects.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while leading technical execution and delivery.
  • Requires regular travel to client sites to support project coordination, relationship management, and business growth.
  • Leads civil/structural design for substation projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundations.
  • Coordinates multidisciplinary teams and oversees technical execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff.
  • Identifies client needs and supports business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and expanding services.

Requirements

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in civil/structural engineering, with a strong focus on substation design.
  • Demonstrated experience serving in a client-facing or client lead capacity, including direct interaction with utility or energy clients.
  • Proven ability to lead technical execution on multidisciplinary projects and mentor engineering teams.
  • Experience coordinating across disciplines and managing engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required based on role and client needs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to client sites on a regular basis.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringstructural engineeringsubstation designsite developmentgradingdrainagefoundationstechnical executionmultidisciplinary project managementengineering deliverables
Soft Skills
client relationship managementleadershipmentorshipcommunicationbusiness developmentteam coordinationproblem-solvingtechnical leadership
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license