Civil Engineering Manager - Substation

LUZCO Technologies

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • PE (Civil or Structural) preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in utility, substation, and civil site design
  • Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring staff
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and structural analysis software
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-starter with entrepreneurial leadership approach

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil design tasks including grading, drainage, and foundation work
  • Recruit and mentor junior and mid-level civil engineers
  • Oversee self-performed civil packages and review deliverables
  • Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and contractors
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews for compliance with standards
  • Assist with civil scoping and proposal development
  • Develop and refine internal processes and design standards

Benefits

  • Supportive and innovative team environment
  • Emphasis on collaboration and diverse perspectives
  • Opportunity to shape a new department
  • Possibility for mentorship and leadership growth
  • Flexibility to travel based on project needs
Full Job Description
The Role

We are building a brand-new Civil Engineering department. Your leadership will shape it from the ground up. In the early weeks and months, you will be hands-on with grading, drainage, substation site planning, foundation design, and structural analysis. As the workload grows, your role will shift into full-time supervision, leading hiring efforts, mentoring team members, and ensuring quality across all deliverables.

What Your Day Will Look Like
  • Lead civil design tasks including site grading, drainage, substation layout, foundations, and structural modification work
  • Recruit, onboard, and mentor junior and mid-level civil engineers
  • Oversee self-performed civil packages and review support-team deliverables
  • Coordinate with clients, internal electrical teams, utilities, and contractors
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with NESC, local codes, and geotechnical standards
  • Assist with civil scoping, estimating, and proposal development
  • Develop and refine internal processes, design standards, and documentation
  • Support occasional site visits and field activities

What You'll Bring to the Familia
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;
  • PE (Civil or Structural) strongly preferred
  • 7 or more years of experience in utility, substation, and civil site design, including grading, drainage, foundations, and structural analysis
  • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring staff
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, structural analysis software, and LPile.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach to leadership
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel 10 to 20 percent based on project needs


Ready to make an impact?

We know you might not check every single box on the job description-and that's totally fine. At LUZCO, we care about potential, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. If you're passionate about joining a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.

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