Lead Engineer, Civil

Description

As a Lead Engineer, you will primarily support the Civil Department with land development and civil engineering practices for electrical substations and transmission line right‑of‑way, while also helping to grow the Civil Department in other regional offices.

• Oversight of electrical substation civil design including permitting support, site layout, grading design, retaining wall design, stormwater analysis, containment structure design, survey coordination, and civil construction support
• Review civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules
• Provide support for transmission line right‑of‑way access improvement design including culvert sizing, stormwater drainage analysis, stabilization specification, construction support, and inspection
• Assist with analyzing the design for various civil elements related to high‑voltage power transmission and substation design
• Partner with clients, vendors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to see projects through to completion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification (required)
• 10+ years of related engineering experience, whether through consulting or working for an electric utility (required)
• Project management experience (preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Experience in civil design work related to 69kV/115kV/138kV/230kV/345kV/500kV electrical substations and/or switchyards, including site grading, drainage analysis, detention basin design, structural foundation, retaining wall design, geotechnical analysis, pavement design, SPCC design, SW3P design, wetland access roads, and security fencing (highly preferred)
• Technical knowledge of design codes and software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and stormwater analysis programs)
• Understanding of basic practices for evaluating engineering and design issues
• Mindset for developing better alternatives and recommendations related to the civil group (structure, processes, software, etc.) with the ability to communicate and apply them accordingly
• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Exposure to transmission, substation, environmental, right‑of‑way, construction, and maintenance stakeholders
• Ability to use a collaborative approach when working with peers or clients
• Ability to identify relevant metrics and apply them to the business, clients, and projects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment and/or independently
• Ability to think creatively as it relates to engineering innovation and solutions
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and highly agile environment
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc

Benefits

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and directly contribute to the business, making a visible and tangible impact by solving real‑world problems.

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance