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

As a Substation Engineer 1 with Confidential Client you will contribute to the design and delivery of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations and transmission systems. This is an entry-level engineering role on project teams; typical responsibilities include:

• Support design of substation and transmission projects, including equipment specifications and technical drawings
• Participate in preparation of procurement specifications for major electrical equipment and related installation services
• Perform engineering calculations, design checks, and documentation under the supervision of senior engineers
• Coordinate with vendors and clients for design reviews and clarify technical requirements
• Perform site visits as needed for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Use modern tools and automation to streamline workflows, summarize technical documents, and draft design deliverables

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Qualifications

Essential (required)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (strong preference: Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical)
• Coursework or experience in coding, 3D modeling/design, and familiarity with agentic AI concepts
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and practical application to project design
• Ability to read and produce technical plans, blueprints, and models; spatial visualization skills
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Valued but not required

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited program
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion and/or Engineer-in-Training designation
• Internship or co-op experience in related engineering roles
• Experience programming/scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations or reporting
• Prior work designing or developing AI applications or agents

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

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AI & Automation

Confidential Client expects engineers to apply modern tools to solve problems and improve productivity. You should be willing to:

• Use data, automation, and AI to reduce rework and deliver cost-effective designs
• Build or use scripts/tools to create calculations, summarize documents, and draft design outputs — always applying engineering judgment and verification
• Continue learning relevant skills (e.g., computer science, AI, software engineering) that enable practical automation in engineering work

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Work Arrangement & Travel

• Hybrid arrangement: typically three days per week in the office and two remote days
• Some travel may be required to client or vendor offices and to construction sites for coordination and field verification

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Relocation & Work Authorization

• Dependent upon your location, a relocation package may be available
• We do not sponsor work authorization for this role in the U.S.; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

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Award-Winning Benefits

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance, including (where eligible):

• Health: medical, dental, vision
• Life & accident insurance; disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA & HSA options; pre-tax commuter accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan; tuition assistance; employee discounts; referral bonuses
• Paid annual personal/sick time (PST), vacation, holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements and other wellness programs

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Compensation Range

• $62,998 - $90,586 per year

This range is provided to comply with applicable pay transparency laws and reflects base salary only. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and other factors; eligible employees may also participate in discretionary bonuses and benefits.

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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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