About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an early-career Electrical Substation Engineer I to support safe, reliable operation of the electric system. In this role you will:

• Support foundational substation design tasks: prepare drawings, basic calculations, and documentation for relay replacements, equipment updates, and small facility modifications.
• Assist with analysis and troubleshooting of system protection and operational issues by gathering, reviewing, and organizing system data.
• Learn protective relay concepts and participate in training and design/quality reviews to build technical competency.
• Contribute to project scoping under senior engineer guidance, including estimating, material identification, and schedule awareness.
• Apply safety standards, engineering procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements in engineering deliverables.

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What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established processes.
• Willingness to learn protective relays, substation equipment, and basic power-system modeling.

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What Will Help You Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power systems and protective relays.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with SCADA concepts, industrial control systems, or automation logic.
• Exposure to relay event data or entry-level power system modeling.
• Any experience in utility design, construction workflows, or relay replacement projects.

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Work Location & Travel

• Office: Modern office environment for engineering tasks and collaboration.
• Field: On-site work at substations and other utility locations in a variety of weather and terrain conditions.
• Travel: Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations as needed.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work around energized high-voltage electrical equipment and construction zones with associated hazards.
• May work at heights and in high-traffic or noisy environments.
• Strength demands: exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demands exceed those for Light Work.

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Compensation (as listed by our client)

• Grade: S3
• Minimum: $81,905 per year
• Midpoint: $102,381 per year

(Compensation shown reflects the employer’s posted information.)

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Why This Role Matters

This is an early-career role with hands-on learning opportunities in protection, relays, and substation design. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gain practical exposure to utility engineering workflows, and contribute to delivering safe, reliable energy for local communities.

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Recruiting & Accessibility

Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiter. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, request assistance and we will work with the hiring team to support your needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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