Responsibilities:

• Assist in the Install, inspect and repair grounding systems and transmission/distribution lines, (overhead and underground).
• Locate and validate work zones using GIS, survey reports, and internal system data.
• Interpret blueprints, below-grade surveys, and staking sheets to execute tasks with precision.
• Conduct job hazard assessments and adapt work based on weather and terrain conditions.
• Operate tools and equipment under supervision, including bucket trucks and testing devices.
• Perform basic electrical testing (e.g., insulation resistance, transformer turns ratio) under direction.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in job briefings and hazard assessments.
• Help interpret blueprints and schematics, gradually building technical literacy.
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and work areas in clean and safe conditions.
• Participate in training programs and complete coursework as required for advancement.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, FCC, NEC/NESC, roadside safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Enrollment in or completion of a recognized electrical apprenticeship program.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory, equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights up to 200 feet, including climbing ladders and working off platforms.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling materials up to 80 pounds.
• Strong visual acuity (near and far), depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work at heights or in confined spaces.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is required.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain construction schedules; hire and manage staff.
• Liaison with clients as well as PNODE manager.
• Order materials, tools, and construction equipment as needed.
• Ensure that work reports and timesheets are submitted on time.
• Install, inspect and repair grounding systems and transmission/distribution lines, (overhead and underground).
• Locate and validate work zones using GIS, survey reports, and internal system data.
• Interpret blueprints, below-grade surveys, and staking sheets to execute tasks with precision.
• Coordinate daily job scopes with field inspectors; adapt to variable site conditions and short-term work schedules.
• Operate excavation tools and digging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct job hazard assessments and adapt work based on weather and terrain conditions.
• Perform switching operations and apply lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Assist in testing and troubleshooting high-voltage equipment using specialized diagnostic tools.
• Document work performed, materials used, and safety audits with clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, foremen, and fellow tradespeople to meet project milestones.
• Mentor apprentices, helping them build hands-on knowledge and safe practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, FCC, NEC/NESC, roadside safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Valid Journeyman Construction technical course license or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of extensive experience in substation and high-voltage transmission/distribution work.
• Proven experience operating excavation tools and heavy-duty digging equipment.
• Proficient in interpreting technical documentation and safety protocols.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights up to 200 feet, including climbing ladders and working off platforms.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling materials up to 80 pounds.
• Strong visual acuity (near and far), depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition.
• Strong understanding of utility safety standards, including OSHA and NESC regulations.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Install, inspect and repair grounding systems and transmission/distribution lines, (overhead and underground).
• Locate and validate work zones using GIS, survey reports, and internal system data.
• Interpret blueprints, below-grade surveys, and staking sheets to execute tasks with precision.
• Coordinate daily job scopes with field inspectors; adapt to variable site conditions and short-term work schedules.
• Operate excavation tools and digging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Conduct job hazard assessments and adapt work based on weather and terrain conditions.
• Perform switching operations and apply lockout/tagout procedures where applicable.
• Assist in testing and troubleshooting high-voltage equipment using specialized diagnostic tools.
• Document work performed, materials used, and safety audits with clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, foremen, and fellow tradespeople to meet project milestones.
• Mentor apprentices, helping them build hands-on knowledge and safe practices.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, FCC, NEC/NESC, roadside safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Valid Journeyman Construction technical course license or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of field experience following licensure or apprenticeship completion.
• Completion of a certified apprenticeship program or equivalent field training.
• Proven experience operating excavation tools and heavy-duty digging equipment.
• Proficient in interpreting technical documentation and safety protocols.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights up to 200 feet, including climbing ladders and working off platforms.
• Physically capable of lifting and handling materials up to 80 pounds.
• Strong visual acuity (near and far), depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and color recognition.
• Strong understanding of utility safety standards, including OSHA and NESC regulations.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Install and commission protection, control, and communication automation systems, including electromechanical, solid-state, and digital/microprocessor-based technologies.
• Assist in wiring and termination of protection/control circuits in substations and control panels.
• Calibrate relays and protection equipment to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct functional testing of protection schemes (overcurrent, distance, differential, under/over voltage, etc.).
• Inspect and maintain existing relay installations and protective systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning relays, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and test reports for each maintenance or repair activity.
• Ensure all activities follow electrical codes, safety regulations, and utility standards.
• Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
• Comply with state and local electrical laws, NERC/FERC, DOT, and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, substation technicians, and SCADA personnel.
• Participate in technical meetings and relay settings discussions.
• Train and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate or technical diploma in electrical engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of experience in relay protection and control systems.
• Understanding of power system protection principles and relay coordination.
• Proficiency with relay test equipment (e.g., Omicron CMC, Doble F6150, Megger SMRT).
• Familiarity with required customer software tools.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection logic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NETA Certifications (Level II or III preferred).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Substation Entry or Electrical Safety Certifications.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement protective relay schemes for substations (4.16kV to 500kV).
• Create relay settings, logic diagrams, and configuration files for microprocessor relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB).
• Perform fault analysis and relay coordination studies using tools like Aspen OneLiner or Siemens CAPE.
• Ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards and other regulatory requirements.
• Conduct quality reviews of relay setting packages and protection/control designs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on substation projects.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of relay systems.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and vendors.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standard development.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred or in active pursuit.
• 5–10+ years of experience in relay protection and control engineering.
• Proficiency in relay software tools (e.g., AcSELerator, EnerVista, MiCOM).
• Strong understanding of IEC 61850, ANSI, IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards.
• Experience with transmission line protection (e.g., line differential, pilot schemes).
• Familiarity with digital substations and renewable energy integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, leadership, strong analytical, project coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel is required; up to 30% within the USA.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Attend pre-engineering and pre-construction client meetings at substations located at various places within US.
• Implement engineering and design knowledge of NESC & NEC.
• Work with project team to provide design and engineering in areas including, but not limited to:
 Substation / switchyard general arrangement, layout & elevations  Grounding studies and design  Equipment selections and reviewing vendor drawings/ specifications  Equipment documentation reviews  Auxiliary power (AC and DC) design  Raceway system/trench & conduit design  Bill of Materials  Lightning protection analysis and design  Illumination design  Prepare new and modify existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC & DC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring  Review existing drawings/conditions and incorporate changes per customer requirements/standards
• Collect data and gather information and support production of engineering design. Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic, plans/sections, and isometrics by using 2D or 3D CAD software / computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Micro Station/Bentley 3D.
• Prepare, update and support the project execution, in own area of responsibility, and proactively manage this work in accordance with the project schedule with emphasis on; On-time delivery, Quality of deliverables and project costs, project safety.
• Follow PNODE INC. Quality processes and document control procedures to ensure design documents/deliverables are complete and accurate. Notify the project lead of any difficulties encountered in the engineering/design that may impact safety, reliability, quality, cost, or schedule of the PNODE project deliverables and provide recommendations for solutions.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Individuals should have four-year accredited electrical engineering degree with power system emphasis.
• In depth understanding of fundamentals of power system analysis.
• Knowledge and hands on training developing drawings using 2D or 3D AutoCAD or Micro Station CAD software OR one year work experience in electrical substation design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Passed EIT examination.
• Prior experience with technical and commercial high voltage systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Travel is required; up to 30% within USA.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Attend pre-engineering and pre-construction client meetings at substations located at various places within US.
• Implement engineering and design knowledge of NESC & NEC.
• Collect data and gather information and support production of engineering design. Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic, plans/sections, and isometrics by using 2D or 3D CAD software / computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Micro Station/Bentley 3D.
• Prepare, update and support the project execution, in own area of responsibility, and proactively manage this work in accordance with the project schedule with emphasis on; On-time delivery, Quality of deliverables and project costs, project safety.
• Follow PNODE INC. Quality processes and document control procedures to ensure design documents/deliverables are complete and accurate. Notify the project lead of any difficulties encountered in the engineering/design that may impact safety, reliability, quality, cost, or schedule of the PNODE project deliverables and provide recommendations for solutions.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Individuals should have four-year accredited electrical engineering degree with and have minimum two years’ experience as a Substation Design Engineer.
• Minimum two-year work experience Electrical substation drawings using 2D or 3D AutoCAD or Micro Station CAD software OR one year work experience in electrical substation design.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required
• Passed EIT examination.
• PE license of Georgia and Alabama is required.

Additional Requirements:

• PE license of Georgia and Alabama is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Travel is required; up to 30% within USA.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for the United States.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You will collect data and gather information from different disciplines and analyze to support the engineering design.
• Also be responsible for coordination and interface with other disciplines working with same projects such as civil, protection and control, automation engineering, engineering and design studies, utility standards, Vendors, Procurement, Environmental, NERC requirements of substation for new projects/Modifications/Upgradation on existing substations.
• Substation Designer Engineer III will perform standard electrical engineering computations or analysis and perform basic design tasks applying standard techniques and procedures.
• Visit client facilities and/or jobsites for job assessment and data gathering as needed, attend meetings at customer’s substation locations.
• As needed you will Interact and communicate effectively with clients, project managers, other design disciplines, vendors, contractors, and other team members to report project status and address project-related issues.
• Follow PNODE INC. Quality processes and document control procedures to ensure design documents/deliverables are complete and accurate.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret engineering design codes and regulations and apply them to the project design guidelines/ documents. Implement engineering and design based on requirement and recommendations per National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), American National Standard Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations.
• Review the work of other engineers and designers and evaluate for completeness and accuracy.

Qualifications / Required Skills:

• Individuals should have four-year accredited electrical engineering degree with and have minimum six years’ experience as a Substation Design Engineer.
• In depth knowledge of Electrical substation drawings using 2D or 3D AutoCAD or Micro Station CAD software OR one-year work experience in electrical substation design.
• PE license of Georgia and Alabama is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Travel is required; up to 30% within USA.
• Candidates must have a work authorization that would permit them to work for the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Build, install, inspect, and maintain substation components (transformers, breakers, disconnects, bus work, control panels).
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Perform high-voltage switching and grounding in accordance with safety procedures.
• Diagnose and repair faults in protective relaying systems, switchgear, and control circuitry.
• Use test equipment such as insulation resistance testers, Doble test sets, and multimeters.
• Support emergency response operations and after-hours callouts.
• Comply with all state and local electrical laws, and adhere to NERC, FERC, NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards.

Requirements:

• Associate or technical diploma in electrical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in substation or electrical utility work.
• Understanding of high-voltage systems, electrical theory, and safety procedures including substation systems like auxiliary power, raceway systems, control house, grounding work, bus bar systems, and connectors.
• Proficiency with relay test equipment (e.g., Omicron CMC, Doble F6150, Megger SMRT).
• Experience using test equipment such as Megger, multimeters, and relay test sets.
• Physical ability to stand/walk 8–10 hours, climb ladders up to 20 feet, lift up to 80 pounds, and work in all weather conditions and constrained spaces.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; Class A CDL preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NETA Certifications (Level II or higher).
• Certifications: OSHA 10, OSHA 30.
• Substation Entry or Electrical Safety Certifications.