Commonwealth Associates, Inc. · 3 months ago
Substation Civil Structural Engineer
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCommonwealth Associates, Inc. is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative design and planning solutions for power generation and renewable energy. They are seeking a senior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to manage project designs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with clients and internal teams.
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Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of civil design for substations, including structural analysis, steel design and detailing, foundation design, bus stress analysis, oil containment design, substation equipment review, support of substation physical design and equipment layout, interface with site development design team, and some permitting involvement
General understanding of substation layouts, configurations and major equipment
Assist with development and reviews of equipment specifications and to ensure compliance with industry standards
Client facing role. Hosting internal and client meetings where necessary
Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively
Participating in all aspects of project status tracking: scope, RFIs, additional services tracking, reporting status to a PM
Provide technical support during construction
Train, develop and mentor junior engineers and oversee their project contributions
Prepare detailed engineering scope documents and cost/time estimates
Ensure all designs adhere to safety regulations and design codes
Maintain accurate records of design modifications and project documentation
Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met
Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer performing design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development
Provide input and at times lead stakeholder meetings to discuss project progress and challenges
Review design packages for correctness, constructability and compliance with client & internal
Conduct inspections and troubleshooting during project implementation
Ensure that field modifications do not compromise design integrity
Qualification
Required
PE registration
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
5+ Years Overseeing technical aspects of substation projects and client facing
Company
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
We provide expert engineering and consulting services that enable a more reliable and resilient power system.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rich Collins
President and CEO
Craig Tapley
Chief Financial Officer
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