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Staff Security Engineer
Mixpanel
San Francisco, CA
Mixpanel's Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) team is hiring a Staff Security Engineer to partner with our product and engineering teams on how we build and run Mixpanel…
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Lead Facilities Technician
Quality Agents
Gaithersburg, MD
- $40 to $49 USD / hour
Maintain compressed air and process gas systems (nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide), including dryers, filters, manifolds and point-of-use assemblies.
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Plant Manager
Radius Recycling
Lithonia, GA
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to…
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Senior Database Engineer
Bluestaq US External
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The Senior Database Engineer at Bluestaq owns the data systems that move and protect information behind national security decisions - the schemas, pipelines, and datastores our enterprise…
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IT Offensive Security Engineer III (Must Reside in Texas)
Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
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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Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer, Insource Manufacturing (Starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX
SR. AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS ENGINEER, INSOURCE MANUFACTURING (STARLINK)
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Network Engineer
TEKsystems
Knoxville, TN
- $35 to $50 USD / hour
DescriptionOur client is seeking a Network Engineer to support ongoing network lifecycle refresh initiatives. This role is responsible for configuring and preparing Cisco network…
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Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer
Clarios
Saint Joseph, MO
The Sr. Manufacturing & Controls Engineer will ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role will manage and support manufacturing projects of varying…
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Bulk Senior Principal Process Engineer
CSL Behring L.L.C.
United States
…integrity testing, and associated single-use assemblies. The engineer provides technical leadership for scope definition, design reviews, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, commissioning and…
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PTC Senior Principal Process Engineer
CSL Behring L.L.C.
United States
…centrifugation, parts washers, and associated ancillary systems. The engineer provides technical leadership for scope definition, design reviews, vendor coordination, FAT/SAT, commissioning…
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
Eliassen Group
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- $80 to $90 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Staff AI & Data Engineer to design and build enterprise-grade data and AI solutions on Databricks. This hands-on role focuses on strengthening the…
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RGM Product Manager
The Coca-Cola Company
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Platform Engineer
Guardify Inc.
Omaha, NE
As a Platform Engineer, you will own the foundation Guardify runs on: our cloud infrastructure, how code gets to production, how we know when something is wrong, and how we keep our…
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Construction Inspector
COLORADO NETWORK STAFFING INC
Grand Coulee, WA
- $52 to $67 USD / hour
…modernization of excitation systems, protective relays, generator controls, electrical distribution equipment, control panels, and associated control…
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Director Generation Engineering & Outage Mgmt.
Northern IN Public Serv Co LLC
United States
Direct project controls, forecasting, risk management, change management, and performance reporting programs.
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Principal Product Security Engineer
Cribl
Remote, United States
Cribl is looking for a Principal Product Security Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical authority at the intersection of application, cloud, and FedRAMP environment security. You will…
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Project Manager, Bridges & Structures
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Boston, MA
- $147,268.94 USD / year
…standards are maintained throughout design and construction process so that the delivered asset will provide service for the anticipated service life. The purpose of these efforts is the…
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OPERATING ENGINEER 1 - 2
State of Louisiana
Pineville, LA
- $18.38 to $33.08 USD / hour
We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as an Operating Engineer 1-2 to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Closed Facilities…
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Project Manager I or II
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
Charlotte, NC
…services to the project (development, engineering, project controls, estimating, construction management, supply chain, legal, EHS, QA/QC, operations, communications, regulatory, security,…
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Environmental Health & Safety Engineer (Satellites)
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…precedence to include elimination, substitution, engineering controls, work practice controls, training, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure that safety of personnel,…
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineers
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- $188,000 to $220,000 USD / year
…cross-functional team members in software such as Charging, Body Controls, Infotainment, VUX teams and EE/Hardware teams not only in vehicle access but other cross functional…
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Senior End User Engineer
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The End User Computing Windows Engineer is responsible for providing technical support, maintenance, and optimization for end-user devices and applications, focusing on Windows operating…
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Controls Engineer
Insight Global
North Charleston, SC
- $92,000 to $138,000 USD / year
The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of industrial automation and electrical control systems…
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Engineer III/Sr. Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences – Drug Product
Biogen
Research Triangle Park, NC
The Engineer III/Sr. Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences serves as a key scientific and technical resource supporting aseptic drug product manufacturing at Biogen’s RTP Pharma facility. This…
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Vehicle Management System (VMS) Requirements Engineer - Associate
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood, MO
…for an Associate Vehicle Management System (VMS) Requirements Engineer to join the VMS Requirements team located in Hazelwood,…

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Jacobs

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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