Substation Communication Engineer – Entry, Staff, Senior, Principal

. Develop technical expertise in a particular specialty area .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $156,600 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop technical expertise in a particular specialty area
Perform engineering work involving plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment
Lead small-to-medium non-critical projects and provide field oversight of critical projects under direction
Develop technical documentation including designs, testing, calculations, reports, and standards
Utilize and assist with developing procedures
Provide technical support for Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory activities
Provide field engineering oversight for commissioning, testing, and inspections
Coordinate or lead project phases including research, design, equipment selection, procurement support, installation, and commissioning
Support bid and evaluation processes through analysis and calculations
Communicate with internal business areas and outside customers/vendors
Coordinate interns, drafters, technicians, and others; mentor less experienced engineers
Perform budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management for engineering projects
Continuously develop technical skills and competencies

What you’ll need

Required bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited curriculum
Entry: 0+ years relevant engineering experience
Staff: 2+ years relevant engineering experience
Senior: 5+ years relevant engineering experience with EIT/FE, or 7+ years without EIT/FE
Principal: 9+ years relevant engineering experience with PE registration, or 15+ years without PE
Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies established for the engineering level
EIT/FE preferred or strongly preferred at entry and staff levels
PE registration may be required depending on business need at senior level
PE registration required for principal level on the experience path requiring PE
Preferred Electrical Engineering degree
Preferred Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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