Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Client Team Leader - Tacoma, WA

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 249,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial wellness programs

Flexible work schedule

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Bonneville Power Administration Client Team Leader in Tacoma, WA. This role requires senior-level ownership of BPA relationships, leading market growth, and managing a client team. Ideal candidates will have at least 15 years of experience in power delivery and a Bachelor's degree in engineering.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, professional development support, flexible work schedules, and a potential salary range of $156,000 to $249,600.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power delivery or utility consulting.
• Proven success leading utility client relationships.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior sponsor and relationship owner for BPA.
• Lead the BPA Client Team and coordinate cross‑business unit delivery.
• Manage the overall BPA client experience and long‑term relationship strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Client Team Leader

Energy Jobs With David Evans And Associates

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low‑to‑high‑voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future.

Position Overview

The Substation Practice is seeking a Bonneville Power Administration Client Team Leader (CTL), responsible for senior-level ownership of the BPA relationship and leadership of power delivery market growth across Oregon and Washington.

This role combines strategic client leadership, market strategy, and business development, with hands‑on involvement in pursuits and select project oversight. The BPA CTL serves as the primary Principal in Charge for BPA and a recognized leader in the Pacific Northwest power market.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as senior sponsor and relationship owner for BPA
• Lead the BPA Client Team and coordinate cross‑business unit delivery
• Manage the overall BPA client experience and long‑term relationship strategy
• Forecast BPA sales, revenue, and staffing needs
• Ensure profitability, favorable contract terms, and successful collections

Market & Business Development

• Lead proposal development, proposals, presentations, and negotiations
• Identify and pursue BPA‑specific and regional utility opportunities
• Collaborate across business units to deliver integrated solutions

Project & Team Leadership

• Serve as Principal‑in‑Charge, Client Team Leader, or Project Manager
• Oversee power delivery projects, including substations, transmission, and studies
• Ensure quality, schedule, budget, and risk management standards are met or exceeded
• Coach project managers and support project recovery when needed

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power delivery or utility consulting
• Proven success leading utility client relationships
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with BPA
• Established relationships with Pacific Northwest utilities
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (APD) or EPC/EPCM projects
• Recognized industry presence and thought leadership
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work‑life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $156,000/year – $249,600/year. The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Salem, OR; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Tacoma, WA; Woodinville, WA.