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Engineer III, Transmission & Substation

Disaster Resource Group
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
Job Title
Engineer III, Transmission & Substation
Job Description

Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the build out and upkeep of utility transmission and distribution substation facilities.  

Develop design packages including general arrangement, ground grids, conduit layouts, elevation views, bill of materials, conduit schedule and equipment specifications. 

Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineer practices. 

Collaborate and provide technical direction to clients, peer engineers, designers, and drafters. 

Assist with scopes, estimates, schedules and proposals as necessary. 

Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

 

Education, Skills, and Abilities Required 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and  4 -10 years of experience working in the utility industry with a Professional Engineer registration or 10 years without a Professional Engineer registration. 

Solid understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system.  

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

Ability to calculate forces acting on structures and equipment, resolve geometric and trigonometric problems to calculate geographical position and direction of forces.  

Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.  

Self-motivated, ability to work independently and in a team environment, reliable, trustworthy, and technically competent.  

Demonstrated time management skills.  

High level of computer and internet competency.  

Proficient user of Microsoft Office based applications.  

Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.  

 

Skills and Abilities Preferred but not Required 

Transmission and Distribution Substation design experience. 

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions 

Physical Functions: Physical requirements involve performing general office activities. The role will also require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time.   

Working Environment: Indoor climate-controlled office environment. 

Benefits

  • Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Financial benefits include 401(k), and company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off benefits include PTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, family medical leave, personal leave, bereavement, jury duty, military leave, voting, or other purposes
  • Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, supplemental life & AD&D, group critical illness, group hospital indemnity, group accident, pet insurance, company discounts, and more
  • Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms

DRG Technical Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

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