Substation Site Civil Engineer - Grading & Design Lead

Substation Engineering Company; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is seeking a mid to senior civil engineer to support site design, grading, erosion control, and permitting for substation projects. The role requires coordination with surveyors, architects, geotechnical engineers, and permitting agencies to deliver compliant, constructible plans.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 5–10 years' experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in civil site design or land development engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepares RFPs for site civil work and permitting.
• Reviews proposals from site civil and permitting firms for adherence to scope and evaluate cost.
• Manages subcontractors for schedule and performance.
• Ensures client standards are applied to site designs.
• Performs QA reviews on subcontractor's deliverables.
• Leads the design of site layouts, grading plans, stormwater systems, and utility coordination.
• Coordinates with surveyors, architects, geotechnical engineers, environmental consultants, contractors, and permitting agencies to support project execution.
• Provides technical oversight during permitting, bidding, and construction phases, including responses to agency comments.

Skills

Civil site design

Grading and earthwork

Erosion and sediment control

Stormwater management

Site layout

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is seeking a mid to senior civil engineer to support site design, grading, erosion control, and permitting for substation projects. The role requires coordination with surveyors, architects, geotechnical engineers, and permitting agencies to deliver compliant, constructible plans.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 5–10 years' experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with PE license preferred.