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Substation Design Engineer

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Providence, RI Contractor
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Job Title : Substation Design Engineer III

Job Location : Remote - Johnston RI

Job Duration : 12 months contract


Job Description: Callouts:

- This role is remote but needs to be local to the Johnston Office in RI so they can visit for site walks 5 times a year.

- 6 years of experience preparing estimates, feasibility studies, understanding electrical engineering drawings, project lifecycle

- Previous Substation Design experience required

- Experience with bill of materials, transmission distribution substations required

- Needs to have the ability to write technical reports and estimation packages

Skills / Experience:

Required:

  • BS degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or civil preferred)
  • Must be able to travel to job sites within Client service territory as needed
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to work five 8-hour days Monday through Friday at Client’s Main office
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience designing electric utility substations
  • Must have working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)
  • Must be proficient in AutoCAD
  • Must possess strong interpersonal, communications and technical skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency with standard desktop PC applications
  • Knowledge and ability to apply Company safety and industrial hygiene policies. Awareness of safety rules and environmental hazards, and ability to take appropriate action to ensure safety to personnel, the public, and environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects, to prioritize and organize work effectively, and adjust to changing priorities and workload in a timely, thorough manner
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to achieve confined space certification and ascend/descend on ladders to enter manholes and vaults

Preferred:

• 10 years’ experience in substation design

• 3 years’ experience in project management

Salary : $70 - $80

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