Remote Project Engineer — Power & Substation Delivery

Commonwealth; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee large substations and power delivery projects, acting as Owners Engineer externally and guiding internal teams.

You will coordinate across Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Systems groups, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. This role offers remote or hybrid work options across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferred.
• 6+ years of multi-disciplinary design experience in substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large projects from inception to completion, ensuring all goals are met.
• Represent the client’s interests, ensuring compliance with project specs and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise internal project teams, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
• Oversee the design, construction, and commissioning of power delivery infrastructure.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate design and engineering across departments (Civil/Structural, Electrical, Systems).
• Implement quality control to meet standards and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Substation design experience

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP/SKM

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Commonwealth is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee large substations and power delivery projects, acting as Owners Engineer externally and guiding internal teams.

You will coordinate across Civil/Structural, Electrical, and Systems groups, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. This role offers remote or hybrid work options across the United States.