Substation Civil Engineer - Client Lead

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Civil Engineer – Client Lead in the United States. The role involves managing client relationships, leading civil/structural design for substation projects, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have 10-15 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, particularly in substation design, along with a PE license. The position will require regular travel to client sites and offers opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in civil/structural engineering with focus on substation design.
• Experience in client-facing roles, interacting with utility or energy clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and build strong relationships with clients.
• Travel to client sites for project execution and engagement.
• Oversee civil/structural design for substation projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure technical execution.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Client relationship management

Civil/structural engineering

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

The Substation Civil Engineer – Client Lead develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex substation design projects. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while leading technical execution and delivery.

A person in this role is recognized as a key internal technical resource and external client representative, providing guidance across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment between client expectations and project outcomes. This role requires regular travel to client sites to support project coordination, relationship management, and business growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, leading communication and building strong, long-term relationships
• Travel to client sites to support collaboration, project execution, and client engagement
• Lead civil/structural design for substation projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff
• Identify client needs and support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and expanding services

Experience

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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Professional Engineer

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