Substation Civil Structural Engineer, Level 2

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.

. Support the design and development of electrical substation projects using civil and structural engineering principles .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering principles, particularly in substation design and site development. Proficient in performing engineering calculations, managing project deliverables, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations.

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Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringSubstation DesignEngineer-in-Training (EIT)QA/QC Engineering Deliverables

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Hard Skills

Site DesignGrading PlansFoundation DesignStructural CalculationsDrainage CalculationsTechnical Report PreparationEngineering Data ManagementDesign SpecificationsStructural SystemsSite Layout

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CoordinationClient InteractionTask ManagementProcess Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Structural EngineeringMaster's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree in Structural Engineering

Industry Keywords

Utility DesignInfrastructure DesignField VerificationData CollectionMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and development of electrical substation projects using civil and structural engineering principles
Develop technical expertise in substation site design, grading, foundations, and structural systems
Prepare site plans, grading plans, foundation designs, structural details, reports, and specifications
Perform basic to moderately complex foundation, structural loading, and drainage calculations
Assist with development and QA/QC of design deliverables
Coordinate electrical, structural, and civil design components with multidisciplinary teams
Communicate with internal team members and support client interactions for data requests, site visits, and design clarifications
Participate in site visits for data collection, field verification, and design development
Assist with task-level schedules, priorities, and deliverables under senior engineers or project managers
Identify process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
Support the project team in meeting client needs and project expectations
Collect, organize, and manage engineering data
Complete timesheets, expense reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time
Monitor project scope and communicate potential changes or concerns to project leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
Minimum of 1+ years of relevant civil/structural engineering experience (internship or full-time) in utility, infrastructure, or related design work; alternatively, a Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Exposure to substation design, site development, or structural design preferred
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Knowledge of substation civil/structural design practices, including site layout, grading, drainage, foundations, and structural components (steel and concrete)
Ability to perform basic to moderately complex engineering calculations
Ability to develop and QA/QC engineering deliverables
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary electrical, structural, and civil teams
Ability to support client interactions, site visits, data collection, and field verification
Ability to manage task-level schedules, priorities, and deliverables under guidance
Ability to collect, organize, and manage engineering data
Ability to complete timesheets, expense reports, and assigned tasks accurately and on time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities
Full-time employment