Substation Civil/Structural Engineering Manager

Civil/Structural Engineering Manager – Substation Design

About Echo Power

Echo Power is a Professional Engineering and Project Services company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. We are a primarily remote, family-friendly organization committed to serving our customers with excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.

What You’ll Get to Do

Echo Power has an opportunity for a Civil/Structural Engineering Manger to support substation design projects. In this role, you will manage Echo’s civil and structural engineering efforts for high-voltage substations while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects from concept through construction. This is a hybrid role with remote work and field/site visits as needed (up to 20% travel).

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage personnel in the civil/structural engineering group

• Manage process, procedures, personnel development for the civil/structural engineering group

• Lead planning, design, and execution of substation projects

• Develop civil/structural designs including site development, foundations, and structural steel

• Prepare plans, sections, details, and bills of material

• Perform engineering calculations and develop technical specifications

• Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural teams, and project managers

• Conduct design reviews and perform quality checks on team deliverables

• Support project schedules, budgets, and overall execution

• Perform site visits, walkdowns, and construction support activities

What You Bring

• Strong experience in civil/structural design for substations or heavy industrial projects

• Knowledge of structural steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation design

• Understanding of surveying techniques (LiDAR, photogrammetry, GPS)

• Familiarity with codes, standards, and construction practices

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to travel up to 20%

Technical Tools:
AutoCAD, MicroStation, RISA, STAAD (or equivalent), Bluebeam, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Project/Primavera (CMiC a plus)

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in utilities, power generation, or industrial environments
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license required

Job Location

Remote-first role with field travel as needed. Candidates should live within one hour of a commercial airport.

Pay & Benefits

• $143,586-$191,042 annual salary
• Annual bonus potential up to 50% of base salary
• Work from home (no relocation required)
• Flexible working hours
• Health, dental, vision, & supplemental insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Four weeks’ vacation + 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Family-oriented culture
• Career growth opportunities