Physical Substation Engineer – PE

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

. Perform conventional design engineering and analysis .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design, project management, and client communication, with a strong focus on delivering multifaceted construction projects while ensuring adherence to quality and budget standards. Capable of mentoring and guiding project teams, preparing technical documentation, and managing project scope and resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProject ManagementEngineering CalculationsClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignTechnical GuidanceProject Scope ManagementBudget MonitoringQuality AssuranceEngineering AnalysisData ManagementContract Document PreparationConstruction Project DeliveryResource Planning

Soft Skills

MentorshipCommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingClient Interface

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareProject Management ToolsEngineering StandardsDesign Guides

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Construction ProjectsEngineering CodesDesign StandardsTechnical DocumentationProject Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform conventional design engineering and analysis
Act as a technical specialist and provide technical guidance on low- to medium-complexity projects
Develop, validate, and present technical outputs
Supervise engineers, CAD, and administrative staff on small-scope or single-discipline projects
Provide client interface, manage communication protocols, and attend or lead client meetings, conference calls, and site visits
Support business development by providing technical information for sales proposals
Support project teams and clients with data requests, site visits, execution clarification, and comment reviews
Coordinate work details and task sequencing with internal staff, project managers, clients, and other disciplines
Collect, assimilate, and manage engineering data
Research and recommend equipment and materials
Prepare engineering deliverables, calculations, contract documents, project documents, and studies with little to no supervision
Resolve engineering problems within the assigned area or project
Monitor budget, schedule, quality, scope changes, and change proposals
Review work of engineers and technical staff for quality and adherence to project standards
Participate in performance management, career planning, onboarding, training, mentorship, and talent development
Provide direction to CAD and administrative staff
Assist with resource planning and resolve resourcing conflicts
Complete, review, and approve expense reports and timesheets
Develop project scope-of-work packages, including scope, schedule, and budget
Manage single-discipline project scope, changes, schedule, and budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or better in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification
3–9 years of related work experience demonstrating continuous growth and knowledge expansion
4–9 years of experience delivering 3–5 multifaceted construction projects simultaneously
Experience overseeing technical aspects of projects and providing guidance and mentorship to project resources
Knowledge of departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes, and company policies and procedures
Understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to prepare engineering calculations, contract documents, project documents, and studies
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and resources
Ability to communicate with clients, agencies, project teams, and other disciplines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities