Substation Civil/Structural Engineering Manager

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 provide electrical and mechanical engineering and construction services for mission-critical environments across healthcare, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. We are a remote-first, family-oriented organization committed to serving our customers with excellence while creating meaningful career opportunities for our people.
Work Environment
This position requires 20% travel to the field . Remote work is supported when not onsite. Candidates should reside within reasonable proximity to a commercial airport to support travel requirements.
This position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in an eligible state or territory at the time of hire and throughout employment.

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

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

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