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

Core Competencies

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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 engineering calculations, QA/QC processes, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.

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Civil Engineering ExperienceStructural Engineering ExperienceSubstation Design KnowledgeEngineer-In-Training (EIT) CertificationEngineering Data Management

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Hard Skills

Engineering CalculationsFoundation DesignStructural Loading AnalysisDrainage AnalysisSite Layout DesignGrading PlansStructural Details PreparationQA/QC of Engineering DeliverablesTask-Level SchedulingField Verification

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationClient Interaction SupportProcess Improvement IdentificationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility DesignInfrastructure DesignCivil/Structural Design PracticesSite DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and development of electrical substation projects using civil and structural engineering principles
Prepare engineering deliverables including site plans, grading plans, foundation designs, structural details, reports, and specifications
Perform basic to moderately complex engineering calculations for foundation design, structural loading, and drainage analysis
Assist with development and QA/QC of design deliverables under the company’s quality program
Coordinate electrical, structural, and civil design components with multidisciplinary teams
Communicate with internal teams and support client interactions involving 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 understanding client needs and meeting 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

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
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree or better required
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, including foundation design, structural loading, and drainage analysis
Ability to prepare and support QA/QC of engineering deliverables
Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary electrical, structural, and civil teams
Ability to collect, organize, and manage engineering data
Ability to manage task-level schedules, priorities, and deliverables under guidance
Ability to communicate with internal team members and support client interactions
Ability to participate in site visits for data collection and field verification