10,139 Substation Engineer jobs in the United States

**Description**
**ENTRUST Solutions Group** is seeking **Substation Engineers** to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects. Join us and help bring power to local communities across the country.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Quality** : Conduct thorough quality reviews (QA/QC) following established procedures. Provide PE stamping for projects as needed and support the development of additional Professional Engineers within the team.
+ **Engineering Design** : Perform studies, calculations, and detailed civil/structural, physical or P&C Substation engineering design and reviews for electrical substation and related projects.
+ Civil/structural work may involve site plan, grading and drainage plan and details, foundation plan and details, oil containment plan and details, and structural steel fabrication shop drawings.
+ Physical work may involve general arrangement, elevations and equipment connection details, grounding plan and details, conduit plan and details, control building layout and details, foundation plan and details, and material lists.
+ P&C work may involve review and production of protection & control design drawings, including relaying/functional one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel views, BOM, wiring diagrams, and station communication & alarm diagrams.
+ **Collaboration and Coordination** : Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and develop design services within the various disciplines.
+ **Project Leadership** : Lead and execute complex projects from full scope estimating on proposals, through detailed design and steel procurement, to project construction bidding and support. Oversee detailed design and equipment procurement, project construction bidding, commissioning, and construction support for energization.
+ **Technical Team Direction** : Direct a technical project team in structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to 345kV.
+ **Substation Design Studies** : Review and perform studies and calculations for substation design, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, substation sizing calculations, and AC & DC substation studies.
_We're building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we're excited to connect with motivated candidates._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
+ Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states
+ Civil/structural, physical substation or P&C experience related to electrical power substation design for Coops, Municipalities, and/or IOUs.
+ Knowledge of standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AWS, ASCE 113, and NESC (Experience with IEEE standards a plus). RUS substation design guide and NESC.
+ Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.
+ Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with CDEGS ground grid design software and AutoCAD.
+ Experience with RISA 3D, L-Pile, Civil 3D, and EnerCALC.
**Who We Are:**
ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.
**In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:**
· Generous paid time off and benefits
· 401(k) retirement program with a company match
· Career development programs
· Tuition reimbursement
· Flexible work schedule
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:
Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._**
**_Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group._**
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**Description**
**ENTRUST Solutions Group** is seeking **Substation Engineers** to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects. Join us and help bring power to local communities across the country.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Quality** : Conduct thorough quality reviews (QA/QC) following established procedures. Provide PE stamping for projects as needed and support the development of additional Professional Engineers within the team.
+ **Engineering Design** : Perform studies, calculations, and detailed civil/structural, physical or P&C Substation engineering design and reviews for electrical substation and related projects.
+ Civil/structural work may involve site plan, grading and drainage plan and details, foundation plan and details, oil containment plan and details, and structural steel fabrication shop drawings.
+ Physical work may involve general arrangement, elevations and equipment connection details, grounding plan and details, conduit plan and details, control building layout and details, foundation plan and details, and material lists.
+ P&C work may involve review and production of protection & control design drawings, including relaying/functional one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel views, BOM, wiring diagrams, and station communication & alarm diagrams.
+ **Collaboration and Coordination** : Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and develop design services within the various disciplines.
+ **Project Leadership** : Lead and execute complex projects from full scope estimating on proposals, through detailed design and steel procurement, to project construction bidding and support. Oversee detailed design and equipment procurement, project construction bidding, commissioning, and construction support for energization.
+ **Technical Team Direction** : Direct a technical project team in structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to 345kV.
+ **Substation Design Studies** : Review and perform studies and calculations for substation design, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, substation sizing calculations, and AC & DC substation studies.
_We're building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we're excited to connect with motivated candidates._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
+ Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states
+ Civil/structural, physical substation or P&C experience related to electrical power substation design for Coops, Municipalities, and/or IOUs.
+ Knowledge of standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AWS, ASCE 113, and NESC (Experience with IEEE standards a plus). RUS substation design guide and NESC.
+ Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.
+ Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with CDEGS ground grid design software and AutoCAD.
+ Experience with RISA 3D, L-Pile, Civil 3D, and EnerCALC.
**Who We Are:**
ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.
**In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:**
· Generous paid time off and benefits
· 401(k) retirement program with a company match
· Career development programs
· Tuition reimbursement
· Flexible work schedule
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:
Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._**
**_Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group._**
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**Description**
**ENTRUST Solutions Group** is seeking **Substation Engineers** to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects. Join us and help bring power to local communities across the country.
**Responsibilities:**
+ **Quality** : Conduct thorough quality reviews (QA/QC) following established procedures. Provide PE stamping for projects as needed and support the development of additional Professional Engineers within the team.
+ **Engineering Design** : Perform studies, calculations, and detailed civil/structural, physical or P&C Substation engineering design and reviews for electrical substation and related projects.
+ Civil/structural work may involve site plan, grading and drainage plan and details, foundation plan and details, oil containment plan and details, and structural steel fabrication shop drawings.
+ Physical work may involve general arrangement, elevations and equipment connection details, grounding plan and details, conduit plan and details, control building layout and details, foundation plan and details, and material lists.
+ P&C work may involve review and production of protection & control design drawings, including relaying/functional one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel views, BOM, wiring diagrams, and station communication & alarm diagrams.
+ **Collaboration and Coordination** : Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and develop design services within the various disciplines.
+ **Project Leadership** : Lead and execute complex projects from full scope estimating on proposals, through detailed design and steel procurement, to project construction bidding and support. Oversee detailed design and equipment procurement, project construction bidding, commissioning, and construction support for energization.
+ **Technical Team Direction** : Direct a technical project team in structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to 345kV.
+ **Substation Design Studies** : Review and perform studies and calculations for substation design, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, substation sizing calculations, and AC & DC substation studies.
_We're building a talent pipeline for future opportunities that occur regularly. While there may not be an immediate opening, we're excited to connect with motivated candidates._
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
+ Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states
+ Civil/structural, physical substation or P&C experience related to electrical power substation design for Coops, Municipalities, and/or IOUs.
+ Knowledge of standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AWS, ASCE 113, and NESC (Experience with IEEE standards a plus). RUS substation design guide and NESC.
+ Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.
+ Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with CDEGS ground grid design software and AutoCAD.
+ Experience with RISA 3D, L-Pile, Civil 3D, and EnerCALC.
**Who We Are:**
ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, is a community of people, 3,000+ strong, who are committed to our clients and each other. We provide comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies.
**In return for top talent, ENTRUST Solutions Group offers:**
· Generous paid time off and benefits
· 401(k) retirement program with a company match
· Career development programs
· Tuition reimbursement
· Flexible work schedule
To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:
Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._**
**_Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group._**
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Position Summary
Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will working to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide, coordinate, and conduct training to lower level engineers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
+ Develop project scopes, one line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
+ Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards
+ Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations
+ Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
+ Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
+ Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
+ Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations
+ Function as a project lead for substation projects
+ Perform all engineering and design activities with minimum direction
+ Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projects
+ Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
+ Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
+ Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
+ Promote engineering professionalism and standards
+ Participate in development of plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements
+ Work under supervision of higher level engineers
+ Position will require occasional site visits
Education and Experience Requirements
+ Minimum of five years of experience in utilities working with substations
+ Minimum of five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
+ Minimum of five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
+ Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
+ Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience
+ A PE License is required
Requisite Abilities and Skills
+ Intermediate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
+ Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
+ Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
+ Strong written and verbal communication
+ Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
+ Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
+ Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

**Description**
As a Substation Engineer with Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), you will maintain a range of responsibilities involving Substations, including protection and control and physical design. You will assist in completing assignments independently, as well as working closely with other engineering and design team members to fulfill distinct roles across multiple projects.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop electrical substation drawings including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layouts, sections and elevations, and other related details and sketches
+ Perform design calculations and analysis such as grounding system analysis, lightning protection, voltage drop, power system sizing (AC and DC), and other industry-standard calculations
+ Work closely with designers and drafters to develop drawings of high quality both technically and aesthetically
+ Develop technical equipment and construction specifications, work scopes, estimates, and recommendation reports as needed by the project
+ Work closely with Engineers to develop foundation and structure drawings, including mounting patterns and equipment layouts.
**Education & Experience**
+ Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
+ 2-5 years experience in electrical design involving power systems.
+ Must be proficient with typical office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows
**Qualifications**
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Strong technical writing skills
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills both written and verbal
+ Experience with Protection and Control design, including familiarity with one-line diagrams of several different station configurations.
+ Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and other industry standards and their applicability to diverse types of substations
+ Ability to use drafting software(s) preferred
+ Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends
+ Must be self-motivated and poses good time management skills to complete tasks and projects with a moderate amount of supervision
**About Us**
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
**An Asplundh Company**
As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.
**Our Commitment**
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
**Benefits**
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
**Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.**
**An Equal Opportunity Employer.**
**Please note:**
+ _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._
+ _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._
**Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

**Work Place Flexibility:** Onsite
**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, LLC
**_**This position is domiciled in New Orleans, LA, however, Baton Rouge, The Woodlands, Little Rock, and Jackson may be considered for individuals willing to travel to New Orleans regularly.**_**
**_**This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.**_**
**Job Summary/Purpose**
This position acts in a lead capacity among peers within a department in a technical discipline, short of a supervisor, but with responsibilities of some level of coordination and/or review. This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines and is responsible for system functions such as developing design/ construction standards, ensuring quality of engineering deliverables, and participating in technical workforce development. Additionally for very large capital projects, this position acts as liaison between project management and technical disciplines involved with capital projects and serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of the project. Ensures that engineering is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project's scope. Oversees contractor's engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owner's engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications, quality, and performance requirements. Focus of role may be in one of five areas: design/construction of transmission line facilities, design/construction of transmission and distribution substation facilities, design/construction of civil and structural aspects of transmission lines and substations, design/construction of relay protection and control components in substation facilities, or design/construction of relay settings in transmission and distribution substation facilities.
**Job Duties/Responsibilities**
+ Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.
+ Direct and mentor junior staff and oversee the engineering work on multiple projects; to include design package development, planning studies, reliability analysis, engineering standards development, and system operations.
+ Represent Entergy as a technical expert within Industry. Represents Business Unit in Standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves.
+ Work with consultants and equipment manufacturers and interface with departments on technical issues.
+ Leads the development of System/ BU level processes and procedures.
+ Change agent for achieving Business Unit objectives. Provide guidance and coaching to other departments on engineering matters.
+ For very large capital projects, manages the engineering and technical contract consultants. Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies and capability. Assures that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project. Assists Contractors and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical inquiries, and interface issues. Manages the review of engineering and design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility design standards and supports the operations and maintenance goals of the project. Coordinates with the Project Manager and project team to ensure that the contract requirements are applied during construction to achieve a 'fit for purpose' outcome.
+ For very large capital projects, coordinates with the Project Team to ensure that design is executed in accordance with codes, specifications, schedules, and good engineering practice. Coordinates reporting and disposition of all RFIs. Contributes to the development of project deliverables as necessary during each step of the Stage Gate Process.
+ For very large capital projects, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Entergy in their respective focus area of responsibility: makes decisions during all stages of the transmission project development and execution associated with focus area including schedule and coordination of project deliverables, support during testing and commissioning, troubleshooting and assisting field personnel with analysis and mitigation techniques and ensuring installations and construction by internal and/or external contract partners are in accordance with Entergy Standards and Specifications.
+ For very large capital projects, maintains drawings and design documents in conjunction with leadership. Performs and manages document reviews of drawings and specifications. Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout. Follows change control process for any potential design changes. Reviews all vendor drawings and documents received during the execution of the project for conformance to the contract.
+ For very large capital projects, participates in the inspection activities as agreed with the Contractor. Provides technical support during construction and start-up on an as needed basis. Assists Project Team with coordination of training of contract personnel.
+ For specific focus areas with very large capital projects, the Engineer would be responsible for the above items plus the following in support of EPC capital projects:
+ **_Substation Design_** focus area - responsibilities include approval of one-lines, electrical arrangements, ultimate arrangements, grounding studies, lightning protection studies, procurement of vendor equipment prints, and support during substation construction.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Minimum Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution.
+ Degrees in Engineering Technology from a four-year accredited institution with PE _may_ be considered.
+ Advanced degree is preferred.
**Minimum Experience**
+ Engineer, Sr: 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
+ Engineer, Sr Lead: At least 10 years of experience without a PE or MS. Or 8 years of experience with a PE or MS.
+ Engineer, Sr Staff: At least 12 years of experience without a PE or MS. Or 10 years of experience with a PE or MS.
+ Demonstrated expertise in substation engineering with a track record of hands-on design experience in these technical domains is desired.
**Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position**
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission line and transmission/distribution substation design and construction. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of transmission/distribution lines and substations. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the design,constructionor repair of transmission/distribution lines and substations. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solution.
**Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position**
Desired: PE License
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**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans | Arkansas : Little Rock | Louisiana : Baton Rouge | Mississippi : Jackson | Texas : The Woodlands
**Job Function** : Professional
**FLSA Status** : Professional
**Relocation Option:** Level II
**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT
**Number of Openings** : 4
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**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere ( to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
**EEO Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
**Accessibility:** Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click **here ( ?subject=Accessibility)** and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
**Additional Responsibilities:** As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Equal Opportunity ( non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Please note:** Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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**Description**
As a Substation Engineer with Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), you will maintain a range of responsibilities involving Substations, including protection and control and physical design. You will assist in completing assignments independently, as well as working closely with other engineering and design team members to fulfill distinct roles across multiple projects.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop electrical substation drawings including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layouts, sections and elevations, and other related details and sketches
+ Perform design calculations and analysis such as grounding system analysis, lightning protection, voltage drop, power system sizing (AC and DC), and other industry-standard calculations
+ Work closely with designers and drafters to develop drawings of high quality both technically and aesthetically
+ Develop technical equipment and construction specifications, work scopes, estimates, and recommendation reports as needed by the project
+ Work closely with Engineers to develop foundation and structure drawings, including mounting patterns and equipment layouts.
**Education & Experience**
+ Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
+ 2-5 years experience in electrical design involving power systems.
+ Must be proficient with typical office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows
**Qualifications**
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Strong technical writing skills
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills both written and verbal
+ Experience with Protection and Control design, including familiarity with one-line diagrams of several different station configurations.
+ Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NEMA, and other industry standards and their applicability to diverse types of substations
+ Ability to use drafting software(s) preferred
+ Ability and willingness to work occasional extra hours to support clients and deadlines, including weekends
+ Must be self-motivated and poses good time management skills to complete tasks and projects with a moderate amount of supervision
**About Us**
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
**An Asplundh Company**
As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.
**Our Commitment**
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
**Benefits**
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
**Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.**
**An Equal Opportunity Employer.**
**Please note:**
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Job Title: Substation Engineer
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering solutions for mid to large-scale substation projects. Your work will involve designing projects with voltages higher than 138kV. A clear understanding and application of AutoCAD and MicroStation are required. Experience in supporting EPC construction projects is an advantage.
Responsibilities
+ Design and engineer substation projects with voltages higher than 138kV.
+ Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation for substation design tasks.
+ Coordinate with utilities and manage power delivery and voltage distribution.
+ Support high voltage electrical projects, ensuring adherence to safety and engineering standards.
Essential Skills
+ 4+ years of substation engineering experience.
+ 4+ years of experience supporting high voltage electrical systems (138kV+).
+ Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.
+ Experience in physical substation engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience in 765kV systems is a plus.
+ Construction experience is beneficial.
+ Understanding of transmission and power delivery systems.
Work Environment
The work environment includes office hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy benefits such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 30 work-from-home days, and a 9/80 schedule which offers every other Friday off.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.

Job Title: Substation Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Substation Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that these are adhered to throughout the project lifecycle. You will be responsible for developing and delivering both physical and protection and control substation designs, preparing electrical calculations, and coordinating design activities across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that schedules and budgets are met.
+ Develop and deliver physical substation designs, including yard layouts, plans, sections, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, and power systems.
+ Develop and deliver protection and control designs, including panel arrangements, AC/DC schematics, and equipment wiring.
+ Prepare electrical calculations for studies and reports, such as grounding and lighting protection.
+ Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
+ Coordinate design activities with departments like Civil/Structural and Transmission Line.
+ Communicate and coordinate project activities with managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
+ Work independently and supervise, mentor, or train Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and Designers.
+ Conduct quality assurance and quality control on the work of other engineers and technicians.
+ Perform other duties as needed.
Essential Skills
+ Expertise in substation design and engineering.
+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, PLS CAD, AutoPipe, and Revit.
+ Electrical engineering knowledge with a focus on power delivery and protection & control.
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
+ A minimum of 3 years experience in project execution in the Power Delivery, Substation Sector.
+ Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license preferred.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience with an engineering consulting firm.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and design software used in the Power Market Sector.
+ A commitment to participating actively in an employee-owned culture.
Work Environment
This role involves working within a collaborative environment that focuses on power market sector design. It requires proficiency in various design software and close coordination with multiple departments to ensure seamless project execution. The work environment encourages independent work and offers opportunities for mentoring and supervising others.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.
Supporting Your Health and Well-BeingWellness programsMedical, dental and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible spending accountsHealth savings accountsHelping You Maintain BalancePaid holidaysLeaves of absencePaid time off programPaid parental leaveBereavement leaveAdoption assistanceTuition assistanceFinancial ProtectionLife insuranceAccidental death and dismemberment insuranceDisability insuranceBusiness travel and accident insuranceTravel assistance programMaking the Most of Retirement401(k) and employee stock ownership plansRetiree medical, dental and vision insurance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email (% ) for other accommodation options.