Engineer Assc - Engineer Sr (TFS Station)
The TFS Station Engineer provides engineering and technical support for transmission substations and high-voltage equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the transmission system. This role involves on-site support for equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency restoration, while collaborating closely with various teams and contractors. The position is ideal for entry-level engineers seeking to develop technical expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic utility environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
The TFS Station Engineer provides engineering and technical support for transmission substations and high‑voltage equipment. In this role you will support safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the transmission system by working with field personnel, engineering teams, operations, project managers, protection & control (P&C) groups, and contractors.
- Provide on‑site technical support for transmission substation equipment and systems.
- Assist field crews with troubleshooting equipment failures, abnormal conditions, and condition assessments.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and project closeout.
- Develop practical, maintainable solutions that prioritize safety and reliability.
- Participate in project scoping, design reviews, walkdowns, and commissioning activities.
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance planning and failure investigations (root cause analysis).
- Assist with outage and emergency restoration activities and mobile transformer/skid installations.
- Maintain accurate station documentation, equipment configuration records, and regulatory compliance materials.
Qualifications
- Entry‑level / early career role; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program is required for the entry grade; non‑ABET degrees may be considered at senior levels by exception.
- Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is encouraged and preferred.
- Basic familiarity with transmission substation equipment, standards, codes, and applicable regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with field and engineering teams.
- Willingness to participate in field work, commissioning, and occasional emergency response.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation varies by grade and experience. Range posted by grade:
- Engineer / Engineer Technologist Associate: $74,551 – $93,188 per year
- Engineer / Engineer Technologist: $87,633 – $109,542 per year
- Engineer / Engineer Technologist Sr: $98,993 – $128,688 per year
Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package in addition to competitive pay, designed to support employee well‑being.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily full‑time with on‑site and field responsibilities.
- Physical demand level: S – Sedentary work; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds and brief periods of walking/standing.
- May require travel between substations and occasional emergency or outage response.
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full time
- Industry: Energy, Oil & Gas
- Location: Lawton, OK
Careertakes and our client will comply with applicable state and federal employment laws where this job is listed.
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