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Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Civil Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Electrical Engineer)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New Orleans, LA
- $118,203 to $153,665 USD / year
Directs the work of professional and technical employees to accomplish the engineering and operational mission of the Technical Support Branch; including planning schedules, setting…
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Senior Principal - Red Team Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $141,000 to $325,000 USD / year
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Principal – Red Team Engineer based in the United…
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Principal Presales, Network Systems Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Presales, Network Systems Engineer based in the…
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Embedded Software Engineer – (FMS)
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $110,000 to $145,000 USD / year
The Embedded Software Engineer will contribute to the development of advanced Flight Management System (FMS) software for military helicopters and aircraft. In this role, you will design,…
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Senior Account Director
Ciklum
Remote, United States
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over…
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Interdisciplinary (Project Engineer)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Arlington, VA · Norfolk, VA · Fort Eustis, VA · Langley AFB, VA · Richmond, VA
- $62,640 to $133,142 USD / year
About the Position: Serve as Project Engineer at the Resident Office, advising and coordinating field staff and contractors through planning operations, controlling quality of construction,…
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Controls Engineer
ITAC
Richmond, VA
We are seeking a full-time Controls Engineer to support an industrial manufacturing client through the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of automated control systems and…
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Staff Software Engineer, DeepMind
DeepMind
Mountain View, CA · New York, NY
3 years of experience leading software design and system architecture for high-throughput distributed systems, foundation model runtimes, or client applications.
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General Engineer
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Albany, OR · Pittsburgh, PA · Morgantown, WV
- $106,437 to $149,091 USD / year
This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy on behalf of the Office of Electricity. As a General Engineer, you will oversee technically…
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Physical Scientist
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Pittsburgh, PA · Albany, OR · Morgantown, WV
- $106,437 to $149,091 USD / year
This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy on behalf of the Office of Electricity. As a General Engineer, you will oversee technically…
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah, GA
- $74,678 to $127,443 USD / year
Serves as a Project Team Leader and/or team member for multidisciplinary teams supporting master planning initiatives within and outside the Districtâs Area of Responsibility. | Develops…
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Minot AFB, ND
- $107,048 to $139,166 USD / year
Reviews existing and projected construction contracts, plans, and specifications from the standpoint of anticipating and making recommendations to improve quality, safety, constructability,…
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Interdisciplinary
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rapid City, SD
- $104,502 to $127,443 USD / year
Reviews existing and projected construction contracts, plans, and specifications from the standpoint of anticipating and making recommendations to improve quality, safety, constructability,…
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Senior Account Director
Ciklum
Remote, United States
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over…
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Arlington, VA
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
Qualification 4 -Fixed-Wing Aircraft Familiarity/Experience: 1. Demonstrates sound knowledge of the design and operation of fixed-wing gas-turbine-powered aircraft
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General Engineer
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, DC
- $169,279 to $197,200 USD / year
This position is part of the CMEI Assistant Secretary for Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Department of Energy. As a General Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter…
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
- $100,000 USD / year
The Cyber-Physical Systems Development Group is seeking a Robotics and Autonomous Systems Engineer to develop advanced capabilities that give U.S. operators an asymmetric advantage as…
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Senior Systems Engineer- Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E)
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
- $105,000 USD / year
We are seeking a HM&E Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and provide senior technical leadership and strategic direction for submarine HM&E technology development, design,…
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Field Solutions Specialist
IS International Services
Remote, United States
Minimum of 5+ years of experience with BESS design, computer, electrical, and system engineering.
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Software Engineer, Processor Design Infrastructure, Quantum AI
Google
Goleta, CA
Google Quantum AI designs and fabricates its own superconducting quantum processors. Bringing a new chip from concept to fabrication is an iterative process: laying out circuits, running…
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GENERAL ENGINEER
Pacific Air Forces
Elmendorf AFB, AK
- $101,206 to $131,571 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a professional general engineer, performing design, project programming, construction management/monitoring duties and improvement…
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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Youngstown, OH
- $89,508 to $116,362 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior general engineer in the direction and supervision of the Civil Engineering Flight.
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Interdisciplinary (Engineer/Architect)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Little Rock, AR
- $99,954 to $127,443 USD / year
Serves as the primary technical point of contact, and may be assigned as a Contracting Office's Representative to ensure contractors comply with contract drawings, engineering…
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Electrical Cost Estimator
ProSidian Consulting, LLC
Brookhaven, NY
…Estimate (A-E Cost Estimation Services) is a specialized Architect-Engineer (A-E) consulting service that develops an independent, detailed construction cost estimate to verify the…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River, MD
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
You will provide technical and programmatic leadership to the Fiber Optics program team, while providing overall direction for the Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) Fiber Optics program. |…

Actalent

Substation Engineer

Austin, TX, United States

$55 to $70 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $70 USD / hour
Experience: Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in electric utility substation engineering and design.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Job Title: Substation EngineerJob DescriptionThis role is for an experienced Substation / Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer based in Houston, Texas. The engineer will lead and execute electric utility substation engineering and design projects, serving as a technical authority on physical substation design and P&C interfaces while supporting a growing team and contributing to high-quality, comprehensive design packages.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform engineering and detailed design for electric utility substations, with a focus on physical substation engineering and Protection & Control (P&C) integration.
Serve as Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, Engineer of Record, or senior technical reviewer for utility substation projects, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
Execute and oversee substation projects including greenfield and brownfield developments, expansions, equipment replacements, transformer additions, and capacity upgrades.
Develop and refine physical substation designs, including equipment layout, electrical clearances, bus design, grounding systems, lightning protection, station service, conduit and cable systems, and equipment specifications.
Develop, review, and approve engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and complete design packages for substation projects.
Apply and help develop engineering standards, technical review processes, and QA/QC procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables.
Coordinate and manage interfaces between physical substation engineering, P&C, civil/structural engineering, construction, and utility operations to ensure integrated project solutions.
Identify technical risks, analyze complex engineering issues, and provide sound engineering judgment and recommendations to project teams and clients.
Mentor and technically develop engineers and designers, providing guidance, training, and review to support their professional growth.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with internal engineering teams and utility clients, presenting technical information clearly and professionally.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure designs comply with utility standards and relevant industry codes and standards, including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team, contributing to best practices, standardization, and process enhancements.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional jurisdictions as required.
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in electric utility substation engineering and design.
Extensive hands-on experience with physical substation engineering and detailed substation design.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Lead Engineer, Technical Lead, Engineer of Record, or senior technical reviewer on utility substation projects.
Strong technical knowledge of physical substation design, including equipment layout, electrical clearances, bus design, grounding, lightning protection, station service, conduit and cable systems, and equipment specifications.
Experience with utility substation projects such as greenfield and brownfield developments, expansions, equipment replacements, transformer additions, and capacity upgrades.
Experience developing and reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and complete design packages.
Working knowledge of utility standards and applicable industry codes and standards, including NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC.
Ability to identify technical risks, resolve complex engineering issues, and exercise sound engineering judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams and utility clients.
Technical expertise in substation, P&C, relay, and physical substation engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience developing or applying engineering standards, technical review processes, and QA/QC procedures.
Strong understanding of the interfaces between physical substation engineering, P&C, civil/structural engineering, construction, and utility operations.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and technically develop engineers and designers.
Ability to work effectively in a growing team environment and contribute to team culture and knowledge sharing.

Work EnvironmentThis position is based in Houston, Texas and operates on a standard 40-hour workweek. The role supports a new and growing team, offering opportunities for professional growth, holiday benefits, paid time off (PTO), and remote work flexibility. Work is primarily performed in a professional office or remote setting, using modern engineering tools and collaboration platforms, with a focus on delivering high-quality substation engineering solutions in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.

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