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Electrical Design Engineer - AutoCAD
GPAC
Gibsonton, FL
- $70,000 to $90,000 USD / year
Seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to create electrical systems and control panels for custom-built industrial equipment at an established manufacturer of integrated mechanical and…
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Senior Substation Structures & Equipment Engineer
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Tampa, FL
- $130,000 to $150,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation structures and equipment to support major capital projects and electric delivery infrastructure. This role provides…
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Certified Forklift Operator
Module X Solutions
Shreveport, LA
- $19 to $25 USD / hour
…petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers’ specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working…
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Sr. Electrical Engineer/Project Manager
GPAC
Columbus, OH
- $95,000 to $155,000 USD / year
Expertise in all aspects of building electrical design such as lighting, power distribution, communications, and fire alarm
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Senior Substation Structures & Equipment Engineer
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Tampa, FL
- $150,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in substation structures and equipment to support major capital projects and electric delivery infrastructure. This role provides…
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Electrical Engineer Manager
Pfizer
Groton, CT
- $99,200 to $165,400 USD / year
Serve as SME or Site Engineer Lead for all site electrical infrastructure, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, substations, UPS, and backup generation
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Mechanical Engineer Manager
Pfizer
Groton, CT
- $99,200 to $165,400 USD / year
Serve as SME or Site Engineer Lead for all mechanical utility systems, including:
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Engineer - Asset Management (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource Energy
Hartford, CT
The Engineer, Asset Management will have the primary responsibility for ensuring that the Eversource Business Strategy for the transmission program are optimally developed to provide the…
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Construction Sales Engineer (LMV)
Siemens
Tulsa, OK
Siemens a global powerhouse in electrical and electronic engineering is looking for a seasoned sales engineer with experience in selling Low/Medium Voltage power distribution products in…
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Senior Combustion Systems Engineer
OGE Energy Corp.
Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or PE & 5 years directly related engineering experience (which may include non-Engineer exp such as Engineering Internship, Design, Drafting, and Engineering…
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Automation Engineer
JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS INC
HUDSON, WI
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Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics & CT Architecture
GE HealthCare
Waukesha, WI
It's a great opportunity for an experienced power electronics engineer who wants to stay close to the technology while growing their influence from board-level design into system-level…
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Controls Engineer
DEMATIC CORP
MILWAUKEE, WI
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Building Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - water/wastewater
Brown And Caldwell
Lakewood, CO
- $31,533 USD / year
…This includes multi-disciplinary coordination and developing design elements, such as identifying and selecting appropriate equipment (including sizing ductwork, plumbing, and fire…
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Electrical Engineer - Early Career
University of Colorado Denver
Boulder, CO
- $34,986 USD / year
Our engineers design, build, test, and operate the electronics that enable scientific exploration of Earth, the Sun, the Moon, planets, and beyond. We are looking for a motivated engineer…
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Engineer
Ameren
Belleville, IL
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Lisle, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Normal, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Peoria, IL
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare in one of the posting locations below. The Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare leads project‑level mechanical…
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Mechanical Project Engineer - Healthcare
Farnsworth Group
Springfield, IL
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Transmission Engineering Manager
Southern California Edison
Pomona, CA
…and modernization of SCE's transmission, subtransmission, and distribution line infrastructure. The manager provides leadership across a diverse portfolio that includes new transmission…
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Data Engineer
ManpowerGroup
San Francisco, CA
- $53 USD / hour
This engineer builds the data models that allocate, attribute, and distribute cloud costs to business dimensions, enabling showback and chargeback capabilities.
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Principal Data Center Electrical Engineer
Oracle
United States
- $102,300 to $209,500 USD / year
-Collaborates with design, construction, commissioning, facility engineering, data center operations, health and safety, and compliance teams to integrate new electrical distribution…
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Test Equipment Design Engineer
Aerotek
Berkeley, CA
- $69.44 to $104.17 USD / hour
Job Title: Test Equipment Design EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a hands-on Test Equipment Design Engineer to design and develop custom electrical test infrastructure supporting…
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Electrical Engineer
Whitcraft LLC dba Pursuit Aerospace
WHITESBORO, NY
…processes, and products. About the Opportunity:As an Electrical Engineer, you will design, maintain, and improve electrical systems, machining, and equipment to optimize production…

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Lead Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls

Chicago, IL, United States

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Experience: 10+ years of direct Substation design experience with utility or consulting organization
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for a Principal Substation Engineer in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.

As a Principal Substation Engineer, you will be working closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. You will play a crucial role in directly interfacing with utility/developer clients on development of Substation design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield & AIS/GIS substations, offshore wind facilities, and developer interconnection facilities. Prior experience in the design of utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded.

In addition, with evolving needs during energy transition, Jacobs is often called upon as program managers to deliver the major programs and overhauls of the T&D networks. You will provide engineering overview, expertise, and direction while acting as an independent technical advisor representing owner's interests.

The successful candidate shall demonstrate relevant experience and technical knowledge in Substation Design applied to transmission and distribution projects for utilities and developers. You will be in a client interfacing position and will be responsible for understanding the client standards, provide feedback on the application and be able to develop Substation design deliverables fully and independently as required for the projects on-time and within the budget. You may also be called upon to act as an Owner’s consultant/ Owner’s Engineer (OC/OE).

As a Principal Substation Engineer within the group, you will mentor team members across North America and globally with Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery (GID). Your will be working with a cross functional team to both support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts and the committed high-quality delivery of those services to the client.

Involvement with professional societies such as the IEEE, PES and similar including interest in participating in industry conferences, seminars, trade shows, and networking events to promote company services and stay updated on industry innovations and advancements is a plus.

The energy industry is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes, transforming the utility landscape to enhance safety, reliability and sustainability. In response, Jacobs is expanding its Transmission & Distribution (T&D) operations in North America and is looking for a Lead Substation Engineer in its Energy & Power Group to tackle the complexities of decarbonization and utility modernization to deliver a cleaner and more secure energy future.

As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will be working closely with our regional and global Transmission & Distribution (T&D) delivery teams to support our utility/developer clients and operations teams as we expand our energy transition portfolio. You will play a crucial role in directly interfacing with utility/developer clients on development of Substation design deliverables for utility upgrades including greenfield/brownfield & AIS/GIS substations, offshore wind facilities, and developer interconnection facilities. Prior experience in the design of utility transmission and distribution systems will be highly regarded.

As a Lead Substation Engineer within the group, you will mentor team members across North America and globally with Jacobs Global Integrated Delivery (GID). Your will be working with a cross functional team to both support the sales and proposal preparation process for new contracts and the committed high-quality delivery of those services to the client.

10+ years of direct Substation design experience with utility or consulting organization
Advanced knowledge and understanding of High Voltage substation components: Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnect Switches, Circuit Switchers, Capacitor Banks, Station Service Transformers, Reactors, Rigid Bus, Gas Insulated Substation (GIS), Switchgear buildings, Control house, underground cable potheads, etc is strongly preferred
Prior experience in development of substation designs from conceptual through the development of IFC drawings including general arrangement plan and sections, conduit and trench plan and sections, Grounding plan and sections, Bill of Materials, Conduit Schedules, Construction details, etc.
Familiarity with grounding system design and lighting and lightning protection designs for substation
Ability to perform substation AC/DC Station Service calculations and studies, voltage drop calculations
Prior experience in development and review of related equipment vendor specifications including control house/switchgear building, construction/commissioning specifications
Demonstrated ability to perform QA/QC of design calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
Familiarity and experience with CADD platforms such as Autodesk or Bentley products
Prior experience as a owner’s representative is strongly preferred
Ability to perform project scoping, prepare task orders, design review of work by others, owner's compliance verifications
Ability to perform field visits and walk-downs as required for client projects and providing engineering support for clients through the construction
Willingness to train, mentor junior staff and develop training modules, setup processes for the group
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Team player with great interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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