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Job Summary DF1 is seeking a highly experienced Part-Time Consulting Electrical Engineer, P.E. to provide senior electrical engineering expertise supporting the development and customer deployment of advanced power-infrastructure solutions for electric utility substations, grid interconnection facilities, and next-generation data centers . This role is intended for an experienced electrical power engineer with substantial practical knowledge of substation design, grid interconnection, high-voltage and medium-voltage equipment, protection and control, electrical equipment installation, and utility operations. The position will begin as a part-time consulting engagement and will include engineering advisory work, design reviews, customer and utility discussions, and periodic visits to substations and project sites. An active Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required. Responsibilities Provide senior engineering guidance for electric utility substation and grid interconnection yard design. Review electrical one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, schematics, specifications, construction documents, and installation details. Advise on the integration of new electrical equipment and control systems into both new-build and existing substations. Review high-voltage and medium-voltage equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, grounding, protection interfaces, AC/DC auxiliary systems, and installation requirements. Provide technical guidance regarding transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection relays, instrument transformers, station service systems, DC systems, energy storage interfaces, and related substation equipment. Support engineering evaluations involving load flow, fault-current considerations, protection coordination, equipment ratings, and system reliability. Review equipment installations and construction approaches for compliance with applicable engineering practices, safety requirements, and utility standards. Participate in substation and grid-interconnection site walkthroughs, constructability reviews, equipment assessments, and customer discussions. Advise DF1 on the interface between electrical power equipment and SCADA, telemetry, protection, automation, communications, and control systems. Assist with engineering troubleshooting and root-cause evaluation of electrical system or equipment issues. Participate in design reviews and technical discussions with utilities, grid operators, data-center developers, EPC firms, engineering contractors, and equipment suppliers. Help ensure designs are consistent with applicable

IEC, IEEE, NESC, NEC/NFPA

70, utility, and industry requirements. Provide practical engineering judgment as DF1 develops and deploys new solutions for grid and data-center electrical infrastructure. Required Qualifications Active Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license. Extensive professional experience in electrical power engineering, substation engineering, grid interconnection, or utility engineering. Demonstrated experience with high-voltage and/or medium-voltage substations. Strong understanding of substation physical design, electrical equipment selection, installation requirements, grounding, electrical clearances, and protection interfaces. Experience reviewing electrical one-lines, schematics, equipment layouts, specifications, and construction documents. Knowledge of power-system fundamentals including fault current, load flow, protection coordination, and equipment ratings. Working knowledge of applicable IEC and IEEE standards, NESC, NEC/NFPA 70, and utility engineering practices. Ability to evaluate practical field conditions and apply sound engineering judgment to both new and existing electrical facilities. Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, utilities, engineers, contractors, and equipment suppliers. Willingness to travel periodically to substations and customer project sites in Texas. Highly Desirable Experience Previous experience working for an electric utility, transmission operator, grid operator, municipal utility, electric cooperative, or major utility engineering/EPC organization. Significant experience with substation protection and control systems. In-depth knowledge of SCADA, telemetry, RTUs, protective relays, communications, and substation automation. Grid-interconnection design, commissioning, startup, or construction experience. Brownfield substation modification or retrofit experience. Experience with data-center electrical infrastructure, microgrids, BESS, distributed energy resources, or advanced grid-control systems. Field experience involving equipment installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, or utility operations. Important Role Clarification This position does not require software engineering or computer programming experience. DF1 is seeking a senior electrical power engineer whose primary value is deep, practical knowledge of substations, grid interconnections, electrical equipment, protection and control, utility engineering practices, and field implementation. About DF1 DF1 is developing advanced technology to improve the reliability, responsiveness, and coordination of electrical infrastructure serving the electric grid and rapidly expanding AI data-center industry. This consulting position offers an opportunity to apply extensive power-engineering experience to emerging infrastructure applications while working initially on a flexible, part-time basis. Learn more at DF1.ai. Qualified candidates should submit a resumé or statement of interest to HR@df1.ai

Pay:

$60.00 - $100.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Bandera, TX 78003