Power Delivery Client Team Leader - Vancouver, WA

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedule

Professional development support

Holistic Well‑being Program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Power Delivery Client Team Leader in the Pacific Northwest. This role involves managing key client relationships within power delivery sectors, including transmission and distribution. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering experience, strong business development skills, and existing ties with electric utilities. The company offers extensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, with potential salaries ranging from $156,000 to $208,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power delivery engineering.
• 5+ years in a client‑facing business development role.
• Strong existing relationships with multiple electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow key power delivery client relationships.
• Lead client teams and cross‑business unit collaboration.
• Identify and pursue new power delivery opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Power Delivery 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. We offer expert planning and design for low‑ to high‑voltage facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients, whether enhancing existing infrastructure or launching innovative energy projects.

The Substation Practice is seeking a Power Delivery Client Team Leader in Oregon or Washington to grow and lead client relationships within the power delivery market, including transmission, substation, distribution, and electrical studies. This role focuses on client ownership, market growth, and delivery excellence, while supporting business development and high‑profile projects.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Own and grow key power delivery client relationships
• Lead client teams and cross‑business unit collaboration
• Identify and pursue new transmission, substation, distribution, and power delivery opportunities
• Forecast sales, revenue, and staffing needs; manage client profitability
• Support collections and project recovery efforts

Business Development & Strategy

• Lead pursuit strategies, go/no‑go decisions, and proposal development
• Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, and contract terms
• Assess market trends and client needs to guide growth strategy

Project Leadership

• Serve as pursuit champion, Project Manager, or Principal‑in‑Charge
• Provide technical and design leadership to project teams
• Ensure adherence to quality, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate with Practice and Group Leaders to align resources

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of experience in power delivery engineering
• 5+ years in a client‑facing business development role
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong existing relationships with multiple electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience
• Experience with public and investor‑owned utilities in the western U.S.
• PMP certification
• Experience with EPC or APD delivery models

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture create a collaborative, positive workplace focused on improving the world around us. As a member of our team, you will cultivate and develop your skills while working alongside committed colleagues who value stewardship of built and natural environments.

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: 401(k) plan
• Well‑being focus: Holistic Well‑being Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $156,000/year – $208,000/year (actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location)

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Corvallis, OR; Vancouver, WA; Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated for your referral unless an active written agreement exists with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted without such an agreement will be considered the property of DEA. For inquiries, please e‑mail [e-mail].