Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Client Team Leader

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) 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 Bonneville Power Administration Client Team Leader (CTL), responsible for senior-level ownership of the BPA relationship and leadership of power delivery market growth across Oregon and Washington.

This role combines strategic client leadership, market strategy, and business development, with hands-on involvement in pursuits and select project oversight. The BPA CTL serves as the primary Principal in Charge for BPA and a recognized leader in the Pacific Northwest power market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as senior sponsor and relationship owner for BPA
• Lead the BPA Client Team and coordinate cross-business unit delivery
• Manage the overall BPA client experience and long-term relationship strategy
• Forecast BPA sales, revenue, and staffing needs
• Ensure profitability, favorable contract terms, and successful collections

Market & Business Development:

• Lead proposal development, proposals, presentations, and negotiations
• Identify and pursue BPA-specific and regional utility opportunities
• Collaborate across business units to deliver integrated solutions

Project & Team Leadership:

• Serve as Principal-in-Charge, Client Team Leader, or Project Manager
• Oversee power delivery projects, including substations, transmission, and studies
• Ensure quality, schedule, budget, and risk management standards are met or exceeded
• Coach project managers and support project recovery when needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering (or related field), or equivalent experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in power delivery or utility consulting
• Proven success leading utility client relationships
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience working with BPA
• Established relationships with Pacific Northwest utilities
• Experience with Alternative Project Delivery (APD) or EPC/EPCM projects
• Recognized industry presence and thought leadership
• Excellent communication skills

What We Offer:

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.

Benefits:

• 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 - $249,600/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.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Salem, OR; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Olympia, WA; Tacoma, WA; Woodinville, WA.