The Substation Civil Engineer – Client Lead develops and applies advancedengineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex substation design projects. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while leading technical execution and delivery.
A person in this role is recognized as a key internal technical resource and external client representative, providing guidance across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment between client expectations and project outcomes. This role requires regular travel to client sites to support project coordination, relationship management, and business growth.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, leading communication and building strong, long-term relationships
Travel to client sites to support collaboration, project execution, and client engagement
Lead civil/structural design for substation projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundations
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff
Identify client needs and support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and expanding services
Experience
10–15 years of progressive experience in civil/structural engineering, with a strong focus on substation design.
Demonstrated experience serving in a client-facing or client lead capacity, including direct interaction with utility or energy clients.
Proven ability to lead technical execution on multidisciplinary projects and mentor engineering teams.
Experience coordinating across disciplines and managing engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required based on role and client needs.
Willingness and ability to travel to client sites on a regular basis
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors or better in Engineering.
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Substation Civil Engineer – Client Lead develops and applies advancedengineering techniques, concepts, and approaches to complex substation design projects. This individual serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships while leading technical execution and delivery.
A person in this role is recognized as a key internal technical resource and external client representative, providing guidance across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment between client expectations and project outcomes. This role requires regular travel to client sites to support project coordination, relationship management, and business growth.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, leading communication and building strong, long-term relationships
Travel to client sites to support collaboration, project execution, and client engagement
Lead civil/structural design for substation projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundations
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff
Identify client needs and support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and expanding services
Experience
10–15 years of progressive experience in civil/structural engineering, with a strong focus on substation design.
Demonstrated experience serving in a client-facing or client lead capacity, including direct interaction with utility or energy clients.
Proven ability to lead technical execution on multidisciplinary projects and mentor engineering teams.
Experience coordinating across disciplines and managing engineering deliverables for complex infrastructure projects.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required based on role and client needs.
Willingness and ability to travel to client sites on a regular basis
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors or better in Engineering.
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
What You'll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, leading communication and building strong, long-term relationships
Travel to client sites to support collaboration, project execution, and client engagement
Lead civil/structural design for substation projects, including site development, grading, drainage, and foundations
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical execution to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, designers, and CAD staff
Identify client needs and support business development efforts, including contributing to proposals and expanding services
