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Systems Engineer - Electronic Security Systems
Chenega Corporation
Falls Church, VA
The Systems Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle management of enterprise security solutions, including IP-based Video Surveillance Systems (VSS), Access Control Systems (ACS),…
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IT Project Manager – Active Directory / Entra ID Migration
Chenega Corporation
UNAVAILABLE, CO
…provide expert technical Project Management services to plan, engineer, and execute enterprise identity and Active Directory (AD) migration to Entra ID and domain consolidation activities.…
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Principal Engineer I - AI Engineering
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Phoenix, AZ · Dallas, TX
As a Principal Engineer I, you'll provide SME expertise in GitHub Copilot, agentic engineering, and adjacent technology domains to ensure enterprise solutions are secure, compliant,…
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IT Offensive Security Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
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United States
The Offensive Security Engineer III leads complex, intelligence-informed adversary emulations that test how well the organization’s people, processes, architecture, and technology withstand…
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IT Vulnerability Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
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United States
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Senior Core Infrastructure Engineer - OCI Product Catalog (Nashville-TN)
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Designs, implements, and optimizes components in distributed systems with an emphasis on scalability, resiliency, and operability. Delivers features and load/performance tests; leverages…
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Family Search Software Dev Engineer 5-AWS Cloud Architect (Lehi, UT)
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Set direction and provide oversight for AWS Organizations: OU structure, Service Control Policies (SCPs), service integrations, account vending, and guardrails.
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ECAD Application Engineer, Design Technologies
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Onbase Systems Engineer
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The Onbase Systems Engineer is responsible for developing, integrating, testing, maintaining, installing, and/or deploying of OnBase related components and related information system…
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Central IT Services Supervisor
State Water Resources Control Board
CA
- $8,504 to $11,395 USD / month
…education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the…
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Staff Security Engineer
Mixpanel
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Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Top SECRET / ONSITE
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We are seeking an experienced **Senior DevSecOps Engineer** to design, automate, and secure our enterprise CI/CD workflows and cloud architecture. In this role, you will embed **DevSecOps**…
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- $40 to $49 USD / hour
…technicians operate and maintain the clean and plant utility systems, HVAC and building infrastructure that keep GMP manufacturing, laboratory and storage spaces running at client sites,…
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Mechanical Engineer - PE (HVAC)
NELSON
Birmingham, AL
NELSON is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - PE (HVAC) to lead mechanical design efforts and develop comprehensive HVAC solutions for a variety of facility and infrastructure projects. This…
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Software Engineer - Load Balancing
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Austin, TX · NY · San Francisco, CA
We are looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join the Load Balancing team. You will work on a range of microservices written mainly in Go. Technologies we use include Docker, Go,…
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IT Offensive Security Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
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The Offensive Security Engineer III leads complex, intelligence-informed adversary emulations that test how well the organization’s people, processes, architecture, and technology withstand…
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IT Vulnerability Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
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United States
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union is currently searching for an experienced and talented Vulnerability Engineer III to join our amazing IT Security team!
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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
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Industrial software application to mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics/hydraulics, including how to safely checkout these interdisciplinary systems prior to…
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New Graduate Engineer, Mechanical
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Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation (DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments-based)
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Software Quality Engineer I
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Lead AWS Full Stack Engineer – Backstage Platform
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…unit testing, Continuous integration, Code reviews, Version control systems, Automated build…
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…companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating…
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Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Software - Cloud & Applications
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In this role you will help adapt a suite of mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, participating in building Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and infrastructure to…
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Network Engineer - Level 3
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Lead Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls

Kansas City, MO, 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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