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Timing Engineer
City of New York
Queens, NY
In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for the Open Competitive Assistant Civil…
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Engineer-in-Charge
City of New York
New York City, NY
…and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage the execution of complex capital construction projects for the Queens…
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Engineer-In-Charge
City of New York
New York City, NY
…and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage the execution of complex capital construction projects for the Queens…
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Electrical Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Engineer V)
State of Massachusetts
185 Kneeland Street, MA
…electrical lighting, power and control systems; review plans, designs and costs of proposed projects; prepare technical specifications or electrical systems; inspect the installation of…
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Manufacturing Engineer 2 - Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) 31057
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pocasset, MA
The Manufacturing Engineer II supports the development, documentation, and execution of manufacturing processes for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) in a defense contracting environment.…
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District Planning Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)
State of Massachusetts
Lenox, MA
Position Summary Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies…
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Assistant District Bridge Engineer/Design & Review (Civil Engineer V)
State of Massachusetts
Taunton, MA
Position Summary Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies…
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Assistant District Construction Engineer/Design-Build (Civil Engineer V)
State of Massachusetts
Taunton, MA
Position Summary Incumbents of the positions in this series prepare and/or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports,…
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Java Full Stack Engineer with Spring boot/AWS Experience
Cognizant
Boston, MA
- $86,000 to $99,000 USD / year
As a Java Full Stack Engineer with Spring boot/AWS exp, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native healthcare payer applications that improve payment…
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CIAM Full Stack Engineer
Manulife
Boston, MA
Contribute to technical designs, API contracts, development standards, and reusable components.
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Boston, MA
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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Java Full Stack Engineer with Spring boot/AWS Experience
Cognizant
Boston, MA
- $86,000 to $99,000 USD / year
As a Java Full Stack Engineer with Spring boot/AWS exp, you will make an impact by designing and delivering scalable, cloud-native healthcare payer applications that improve payment…
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Senior Protection and Control Engineer (US Remote eligible)
GE Vernova
Boston, MA
Shape the future of electrical infrastructure by leading advanced protection and control designs for transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects. In this role, you will…
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AI Data Engineer
Cognizant
Boston, MA
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
As an AI Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and optimizing scalable cloud-native data engineering solutions that enable advanced AI-driven applications and…
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Water/Wastewater Engineer
GPAC
Madison, WI
- $85,000 to $120,000 USD / year
A full-time Senior Project Engineer is needed to join an established Water/Wastewater team. This role involves planning, design, and oversight of municipal water and wastewater…
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Water/Wastewater Engineer
GPAC
Madison, WI
- $95,000 to $135,000 USD / year
A full-time Senior Project Engineer is needed to join an established Water/Wastewater team. This role involves planning, design, and oversight of municipal water and wastewater…
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Water/Wastewater Engineer
GPAC
Eden Prairie, MN
- $85,000 to $140,000 USD / year
A full-time Senior Project Engineer is needed to join an established Water/Wastewater team. This role involves planning, design, and oversight of municipal water and wastewater…
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Entry Level Engineer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
Aiken, SC
…with Design or Project Management organizations on large scale designs and projects Operational Technology Engineering is looking for Engineers with interest in Process Systems, Process…
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ENGINEER MANUFACTURING 3
HII
Goose Creek, SC
Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs arrangement of machines…
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Engineer-In-Charge
City of New York
New York City, NY
…and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced, proactive Engineer-in-Charge to manage the execution of complex capital construction projects for the Queens…
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Senior Process Engineer
Leidos
Huntsville, AL
We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Senior Process Engineer to play a key role in the development, implementation, and ramp-up of a new, state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing…
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UX/Human Factors Engineer
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA
Our group is seeking a highly motivated UX/Human Factors Engineer to join our diverse and multi-functional team. In this role, you will support qualitative user research and contribute to…
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EY
Saint Louis, MO
As an M365 SharePoint Engineer, you will have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management which enable you lead and participate in enterprise solution…
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Black & Veatch
Kansas City, MO
+ Support Owner's Engineer / Independent Engineer scopes through disciplined technical review.
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Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager
GPAC
Columbus, OH
- $95,000 to $155,000 USD / year
A reputable and established multi-disciplinary Engineering firm is looking for a Electrical Engineer with a passion to deliver excellence! This firm works hard to ensure that their projects…

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.

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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