Power Delivery Client Team Leader

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future.

The Substation Practice is seeking a Power Delivery Client Team Leader in Oregon or Washington to grow and lead client relationships within the power delivery market, including transmission, substation, distribution and electrical studies. This role is responsible for client ownership, market growth, and delivery excellence, while actively supporting business development and high-profile projects.

The Power Delivery CTL plays a critical role in expanding DEA's presence with public and investor-owned utilities and ensuring consistent, high-quality client experiences.

Client & Business Leadership

• Own and grow key power delivery client relationships
• Lead client teams and cross-business unit collaboration
• Identify and pursue new transmission, substation, distribution and power delivery opportunities
• Forecast sales, revenue, and staffing needs; manage client profitability
• Support collections and project recovery efforts

Business Development & Strategy

• Lead pursuit strategies, go/no-go decisions, and proposal development
• Develop scopes of work, fee estimates, and contract terms
• Assess market trends and client needs to guide growth strategy

Project Leadership

• Serve as pursuit champion, Project Manager, or Principal-in-Charge
• Provide technical and design leadership to project teams
• Ensure adherence to quality, schedule, budget, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate with Practice and Group Leaders to align resources

• BS in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of experience in power delivery engineering
• 5+ years in a client-facing business development role
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong existing relationships with multiple electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest

• 15+ years of experience
• Experience with public and investor-owned utilities in the western U.S.
• PMP certification
• Experience with EPC or APD delivery models

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $156,000/year - $208,000/year

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Corvallis, OR; Vancouver, WA; Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA.