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Controls and Automation Engineer
Phoenix Tailings
Rochester, NY
- $80,000 to $150,000 USD / year
…robotics, advanced electronics, aerospace systems, and defense…
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Software Development Engineer II, Client Engineering
Amazon.com Services LLC
Seattle, WA
As a Software Development Engineer on the Client Engineering Autonomous Fleet Management team, you will design and build systems that enable autonomous endpoint operations at scale.
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Process Design Engineer, Quick Commerce Design Engineering
Amazon.com Services LLC
Bellevue, WA
Quick Commerce Process Design is looking for an innovative, solutions-oriented Process Design Engineer to help build the operational processes and standards behind Amazon's next-generation,…
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Senior Reliability Engineer, Amazon LEO
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
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Sr. System Development Engineer, Amazon Leo
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Bellevue, WA
…(BAdI extension calls, side panel plugins, full custom agent applications), and conversational AI…
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Software Development Engineer, iOS
Audible, Inc.
Newark, NJ
As an iOS Engineer, it’s up to you to define, design and refine the tech that keeps us one step ahead of listeners. Anticipate. Innovate. Bring challenging ideas and we’ll support you with…
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Electrical Engineer, Amazon Leo Government, Amazon Leo Government
KGS LLC
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…targeted and scalable solutions for custom satellite and ground applications. We work closely with the core Leo team, and addresses the needs of specific customers (such as government…
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Lead Principal Application Software Engineer
Oracle
Nashville, TN
- $104,600 to $264,100 USD / year
…organization, is seeking a Lead Principal Application Software Engineer (IC5) to lead engineering practices and architecture. Our team modernizes corporate systems, processes, and data,…
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Principal Site Reliability Engineer - Oracle Health (US REMOTE)
Oracle
TX · Philadelphia, PA · Atlanta, GA · Miami, FL · TN · IL · Portland, OR
- $84,900 to $209,500 USD / year
Principal Site Reliability Engineer – Oracle Health US
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Technical Services Engineer
Valvoline Global
Lexington, KY
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Staff Engineer (Virtual, Full-time)
WEALTHCOUNSEL LLC
Jersey City, NJ
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Data Engineer
Kforce
Irving, TX
- $52 to $57 USD / hour
Kforce has a client in Irving, TX that is seeking a Data Engineer.
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Civil Design Engineer
GPAC
Washington DC
- $85,000 to $100,000 USD / year
We are seeking a talented and motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for the design and development of land development and…
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Engineer Systems III
IGT, a Nevada Corporation
Las Vegas, NV
The Engineer Systems III oversees the architecture, development, testing, documentation, and engineering support of key production systems. The role designs scalable, reliable, and secure…
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Transportation Design Engineer II (EIT)
MARK THOMAS
Oakland, CA
Mark Thomas is hiring a Roadway Design Engineer to our transportation team! The Roadway Design Engineer II performs multiple assigned tasks that contribute to the completion of one or more…
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
Indeed
United States
As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer in our Staffing Technology Marketplace group, you'll own the source data, the models and the business impact behind Indeed's AI-first staffing platform,…
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Senior Mobile Software Engineer
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Civil Professional Engineer (PE)
GPAC
Washington DC
- $100,000 to $130,000 USD / year
We are seeking a licensed Civil Professional Engineer (PE) to join our growing civil engineering division of our multi-disciplinary firm. The successful candidate will lead the design and…
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Staff Engineer
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We’re looking for an experienced Staff Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
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We are searching for a self-motivated AI and DSP Applications Software Engineer to join the AI Processor Solutions team, which is responsible for developing machine learning-based…
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Automation Tester
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Zero Trust Implementation Lead
TEKsystems
Greensboro, NC
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Sr. Data Scientist
TEKsystems
Dallas, TX
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Telecom Engineer
TEKsystems
Honolulu, HI
- $101,000 to $127,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Telecom Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications infrastructure and systems. This role is responsible for applying…
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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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