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United States Unlimited PTO 8w paternity

  • Lead engineering and design integration for utility-scale power projects, including HV/MV substations and electrical balance of plant.
  • Review electrical design packages, create equipment specifications, and manage utility interconnection requirements.
  • Support construction, commissioning, and energization, ensuring compliance with codes and quality plans.

Substation Design Power Systems

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  • Design complex high voltage substation projects, collaborating with project managers and engineers.
  • Create technical electrical designs and standards for substation equipment including transformers and circuit breakers.
  • Facilitate design efforts for greenfield substations, bay additions, and high voltage equipment replacements.

AECOM is the global infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. They are a Fortune 500 firm with over 50,000 employees and revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

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  • You will develop substation layout drawings, one lines, three lines, and calculations for substations from 34.5kV to 500kV.
  • You will prepare equipment specifications, material lists, and collaborate with internal teams to pursue power projects.
  • You will build client relationships, prepare proposals, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.

We are a privately held AEC firm innovating in transportation, water, power, construction services, and buildings. We are the employer of choice for over 5,000 engineers, planners, architects, and more.

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  • Lead engineering efforts for substation projects, preparing conceptual designs, cost estimates, and construction drawings.
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  • Perform quality reviews and apply engineering design principles including IEEE, IEC, and NESC standards.

NV5 provides comprehensive substation engineering solutions using cutting-edge technology to enhance performance and reliability for utility, renewable, telecommunication, and industrial substations. The company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and fosters a collaborative team environment.

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  • Design detailed electrical substation systems for utility-scale solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid energy projects.
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Electric Power Engineers (EPE) provides consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for power and energy clients globally. With over half a century of experience, EPE focuses on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid, emphasizing innovation in renewable energy and grid modeling.

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US

  • Lead or support utility and power substation projects from 34.5kV to 500kV.
  • Develop substation layouts, one-lines, calculations, and equipment specifications.
  • Manage technical, financial, and scheduling aspects while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

GFT is an AEC firm innovating where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. With over 5,000 employees, we pride ourselves on a collaborative culture and a commitment to shaping stronger communities.

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  • Manage project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and estimators involved in high voltage substation design and modification.
  • Ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time, and within financial requirements.
  • Coordinate detailed design phases and perform independent reviews of work performed by others.

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering firm specializing in power and energy projects, particularly high voltage substations. The company has received Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

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  • Perform all levels of electrical design, studies, and analysis for Solar PV and BESS projects.
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  • Generate single line diagrams and interpret utility interconnection requirements.

NV5 provides owner representative services to alleviate project complexities and mitigate risks. They utilize project controls and management software to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

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  • Lead project conceptualization, work planning, and execution for distribution and transmission substation projects.
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Sargent & Lundy is an engineering firm specializing in electric grid infrastructure, including distribution and transmission substation projects. The company has an award-winning benefits package and emphasizes work-life balance, employee satisfaction, and a culture of peer learning.

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NV5 provides owner's representative services, acting as a dedicated advocate to alleviate project complexities and mitigate risks. They utilize project controls and management software to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery to the highest quality standards.

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  • Lead early-stage engineering and site development for utility-scale energy projects.
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Blattner Company builds utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure, including solar, wind, and energy storage projects. With over 115 years of construction experience, they have installed over 20% of America's utility-scale renewable capacity and foster an employee and family-focused culture.

APAC Australia

  • Perform hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and associated electrical infrastructure across Australia and APAC.
  • Interpret electrical drawings and execute commissioning procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements.
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Energy Vault is a global energy storage and power infrastructure company focused on owning, operating, and enabling resilient, dispatchable energy assets. The company operates worldwide with headquarters in California and Switzerland, and emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and integrity in a fast-paced environment.

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  • Operate and test Linear Generator units after new site installations to ensure seamless integration into the fleet.
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  • Enhance commissioning procedures, troubleshoot issues, and analyze data to improve efficiency and timelines.

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions. The company began commercial shipments of its Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development, partnering with Fortune 500 companies and global energy leaders.

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  • Design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution substation protection projects.
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Electric Power Engineers (EPE) partners with power and energy clients globally, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in renewables, EPE focuses on building a modern, secure, resilient grid with a collaborative culture.