Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

. Lead the civil/structural engineering and design efforts for substation projects from project kickoff through final deliverables .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering design for substations, including project management, technical direction, and compliance with industry standards. Capable of leading project teams while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.

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Civil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseSubstation Civil/Structural DesignProject ManagementTechnical Direction

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Hard Skills

Civil Engineering CalculationsStructural DesignGeotechnical AnalysisSite GradingDrainage DesignOil Containment DesignSubstation Bus AnalysisEngineering Cost EstimatesMaterial SpecificationsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorshipProblem SolvingClient CoordinationTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Substation ProjectsUtilitiesPower DeliveryInfrastructure ProjectsEngineering Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the civil/structural engineering and design efforts for substation projects from project kickoff through final deliverables
Serve as a technical lead and point of coordination for civil/structural project activities
Coordinate directly with clients, project management, engineers, designers, and other project disciplines
Develop project scopes, engineering cost estimates, and technical information for proposals
Manage assigned project activities to meet budget, schedule, quality, and client requirements
Perform and/or check civil and structural engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and specifications
Design and analyze substation foundations using project-specific geotechnical information
Design and analyze equipment support structures and other structural systems used within substations
Develop and/or check civil site plans, including site grading, access roads, drainage, and soil erosion and sediment control
Perform and/or check substation bus analysis calculations
Develop and/or check oil containment designs and specifications
Prepare and review material specifications, bid evaluations, and procurement recommendations
Assemble, review, and approve engineering calculation packages and civil/structural design submittals
Apply knowledge of major substation equipment, equipment functions, and construction drawings and documentation
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers
Identify and resolve technical challenges while maintaining project scope, schedule, and quality
Lead and support multiple projects simultaneously
Participate in client meetings and project coordination activities
Travel to client offices and project/job sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
3-9 years of related civil/structural engineering experience, preferably supporting substations, utilities, power delivery, or similar infrastructure projects
Strong technical knowledge of substation civil/structural design
Ability to take ownership of projects, provide technical direction, and lead project teams
Knowledge of major substation equipment, equipment functions, and the drawings and documentation required to construct an electrical substation
Ability to meet applicable industry standards, client requirements, internal standards, and engineering best practices
Ability to travel to client offices and project/job sites as required