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Substation Designer
Actalent
Overland Park, KS
- $45 to $55 USD / hour
We are seeking an experienced Substation Designer to support the planning, design, and delivery of electric utility substation projects for a nationally recognized engineering and…
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Associate Project Manager, Project Leader, Project Manager
PPL Corporation
Montoursville, PA · Bloomsburg, PA · Scranton, PA
The Associate Project Manager position is the single point of accountability for small to routine medium projects supporting capital and maintenance projects (Transmission, Distribution and…
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Project Support - Substation Physical Team Leader
Southern Company
Atlanta, GA · GA
Bachelor’s (non-engineering) or Associate Degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Substation Engineering experience is preferred.
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
natgridProd
Syracuse, NY · Buffalo, NY · Albany, NY
Are you ready to start your electrical engineering career and help shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer in Electrical Planning and Design, you’ll support projects…
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Data Analyst, Substation Engineering
natgridProd
Northboro, MA
Ready to launch your career using data to support engineering projects that power communities? As an Associate Data Analyst on the Substation Engineering team, you'll provide reporting,…
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Substation Electrical Engineer, Option Solution Engineering
natgridProd
Northboro, MA
Ready to launch your engineering career? As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you'll support electric substation projects across New England, helping develop conceptual solutions, evaluate…
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Substation Operations Technical Spec II
Dominion Energy
GLEN ALLEN, VA
3+ years directly related experience. Interface experience with Substation Engineering and Substation technical roles. Bachelor degree preferred degree or its equivalence in additional…
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Associate Engineer Protection & Control
Avangrid Service Co
ROCHESTER, NY
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Electrical Engineering Intern
NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY
Astoria, IL
The Electrical Engineering Intern will support the planning, design, analysis, and reliability of the electric transmission system serving customers throughout the service territory.…
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Transmission System Control Operator - Apprentice
Nebraska Public Power District
Doniphan, NE
Experience: substation technician, line technician, power plant operator, telecommunications technician, subtransmission & distribution control center operations, engineering technician, or…
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AutoCad Drafter
Potelco, Inc.
Burlington, WA
Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing,…
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Corporate Office Manager
Potelco, Inc.
Sumner, WA
- $35 to $45 USD / hour
Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing,…
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Protective Relay Instructor IV/V
Jersey Central Power & Light Company
Union Beach, NJ
Associate degree in a related technical / electrical / or engineering discipline and 6 plus years of related field experience. In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of technical knowledge obtained…
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Junior Estimator
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC
Columbus, OH · Atlanta, GA · Overland Park, KS · Houston, TX · Denver, CO · Scottsdale, AZ
Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
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Associate System Protection Engineer
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
West Sacramento, CA
To implement various aspects of the above job requirements, the candidate will work with internal engineering, operations, substation construction and maintenance organizations. May attend…
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Project Engineer II - EPC Services
Revamp Engineering
Remote, United States
As a Project Engineer II on our EPC Client Services team, you will support utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, and related infrastructure projects that move the energy transition…
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Project Engineer II - Developer Services
Revamp Engineering
Remote, United States
As a Project Engineer II on our Owner & Developer Services team, you will support utility-scale solar, BESS, substation, and related infrastructure projects that move the energy transition…
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Technical Supervisor Substations Operations
Orange & Rockland Utilities Inc.
MONSEY, NY
…Supervisor performs assignments of basic and moderate complexity in engineering field designs, problem analysis, and planning within Substation Operations. The Technical Supervisor conducts…
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System Operator
Allete
Duluth, MN
- $129,630 to $162,038 USD / year
Associate's degree (or higher) in computer technology, electrical technology, mechanical technology, engineering technology or equivalent.
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Solar Farm Technician II
RWE Americas
McCamey, TX
An Associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
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Accounting Assistant
Utilities Service, LLC
Ambler, PA
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable, and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration, and testing services for transmission, distribution,…
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Wind Farm Technician I
RWE Americas
Woodsboro, TX
…BESS) as well as Balance of Plant (BoP) procedures such as substation and collection system…
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Sr Preconstruction Associate
RWE Americas
Austin, TX
The Senior Preconstruction Associate will support and coordinate preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage renewable energy projects - including engineering,…
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ROCC OPERATOR II
EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.
Houston, TX, TX
Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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Distribution Designer III | Remote
Actalent
Birmingham, AL
Position SummaryActalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers…

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Substation Designer

Birmingham, AL, United States

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

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Pay: Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

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Substation DesignerJob DescriptionThe position is within the substation department, focusing on developing construction drawings for substation projects. The designer will also supervise and mentor less experienced designers.Responsibilities

Develop a substation design layout with scoping information and general guidance from a Design Engineer.
Independently create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components using MicroStation.
Develop layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D formats.
Modify and update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect design changes.
Work with part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
Create or modify physical drawings to include single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and other detailed drawings.
Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs.
Handle complex projects independently without supervision.
Coordinate with other departments involved in design projects.
Supervise and mentor less experienced designers.
Check and validate drawings for the project, as well as those of peers and subordinates.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Substation Design.
Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with minimal guidance from an engineer.
Work under the supervision of engineers.

Essential Skills

Experience in substation design, including physical layout, grounding, and lightning protection.
Proficiency in using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.
Ability to design one-line diagrams and substation engineering.
Minimum of six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material.
Six years of design experience using AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in checking design packages is preferred.
Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a quiet engineering office setting with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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