Substation Civil Structural Engineer 2

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. is seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to support design and development of electrical substations. You will apply civil and structural engineering principles, develop technical expertise in site design, grading, foundations, and structural systems, and collaborate with internal teams and clients.

The role emphasizes execution of design tasks, engineering calculations, and contributing to project deliverables with growing responsibility under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of civil/structural engineering experience (internship or full-time).
• Exposure to substation design, site development, or structural design is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of substation civil/structural design including site layout, grading, drainage, foundations, and structural components.
• Prepare engineering deliverables such as site plans, grading plans, foundation designs, and structural details.
• Perform basic to moderately complex engineering calculations using standard methods.
• Assist in QA/QC of design deliverables per the company quality program.

Skills

Substation design

Civil/Structural engineering

Engineering calculations

QA/QC

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Under general supervision, the Substation Civil Structural Engineer supports the design and development of electrical substation projects by applying civil and structural engineering principles. This role builds upon foundational experience and demonstrates a growing ability to execute design tasks, perform engineering calculations, and contribute to project deliverables.

The Engineer continues to develop technical expertise in substation site design, grading, foundations, and structural systems while collaborating with internal teams and supporting client interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Continues to develop knowledge of substation civil/structural design practices, including site layout, grading, drainage, foundations, and structural components (steel and concrete).
• Supports the preparation of engineering deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation designs, structural details, reports, and specifications.
• Performs basic to moderately complex engineering calculations (e.g., foundation design, structural loading, drainage analysis) using standard methods.
• Assists in the development and QA/QC of design deliverables in accordance with the company’s quality program.
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, structural, and civil) to ensure alignment of design components.
• Communicates with internal team members and may support interactions with clients for data requests, site visits, and design clarifications.
• Participates in site visits to support data collection, field verification, and design development.
• Assists in managing task-level schedules, priorities, and deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers or project managers.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops an understanding of client needs and project drivers and supports the project team in meeting those expectations.
• Collects, organizes, and manages engineering data to support design activities.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of timesheets, expense reports, and assigned tasks.
• Maintains awareness of project scope and communicates potential changes or concerns to project leadership.

Experience

• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience (internship or full-time) in utility, infrastructure, or related design work; or a Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Exposure to substation design, site development, or structural design is preferred.

Required

Bachelors or better.

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