Careers at DST Engineers

Position Overview 

DST Engineers is seeking motivated Mid-Level Transmission Engineers to support utility, renewable energy, and power delivery projects across North America. The successful candidate will perform transmission line engineering, design, analysis, and project support activities while working closely with senior engineers and project managers. 

Opportunities are available for both Full-Time Employees and Independent 1099 Contractors. 

For contractor positions, preference will be given to U.S.-based professionals; however, highly qualified international candidates will also be considered. 

Experience Required 

• 2–5 years of transmission engineering experience. 

• Ability to independently execute engineering calculations, design tasks, and project deliverables. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform transmission line engineering and design for overhead and underground transmission systems. 

• Prepare engineering calculations including:  

• Sag and tension analysis 

• Structure loading analysis 

• Clearance verification 

• Conductor and shield wire selection 

• Foundation loading assessments 

• Develop engineering deliverables including:  

• Plan and profile drawings 

• Structure spotting packages 

• Bill of materials 

• Construction specifications 

• Design reports 

• Support routing studies and transmission line design activities. 

• Coordinate with utilities, developers, survey teams, geotechnical consultants, and construction personnel. 

• Review utility standards, client requirements, and NESC compliance criteria. 

• Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction support. 

• Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC activities. 

• Support renewable energy interconnections, transmission upgrades, and grid modernization projects. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. 

• Working knowledge of:  

• NESC requirements 

• Utility transmission design standards 

• Structural loading principles 

• Power delivery engineering practices 

• Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams. 

Preferred Technical Skills 

Experience with one or more of the following: 

• PLS-CADD 

• PLS-POLE 

• PLS-TOWER 

• MFAD 

• LPILE 

• AutoCAD 

• MicroStation 

• ArcGIS 

Preferred Experience 

• Transmission voltages ranging from 34.5kV through 765kV. 

• Renewable energy interconnection projects. 

• Utility capital improvement programs. 

• EPC and Owner’s Engineering projects. 

• Substation-transmission coordination. 

Employment Type 

Full-Time Employees 

• Permanent full-time position. 

• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities. 

• Remote, hybrid, or project-based work arrangements. 

1099 Independent Contractors 

• Project-based engagements. 

• Flexible remote work arrangements. 

• Opportunity to support utility and renewable energy infrastructure projects throughout North America. 

Position Summary 

The Electrical Design Engineer will support electrical design updates, drawing reviews, technical markups, and comment log preparation for distributed generation solar PV projects. This role will work under the direction of the Lead Electrical Engineer and support 30% design packages, EPC design reviews, and equipment submittal reviews. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare or update 30% electrical single-line diagrams. 

• Review preliminary single-line diagrams, design basis documents, and utility/interconnection requirements. 

• Review EPC electrical drawings including AC/DC single-lines, grounding plans, cable schedules, site electrical layouts, and equipment details. 

• Prepare drawing markups and technical comments. 

• Support review of transformers, switchgear, recloser, inverter, combiner box, disconnect, and panelboard documents. 

• Track open technical items and support comment log updates. 

• Identify missing information, design conflicts, and potential constructability issues. 

• Coordinate with document control and technical leads to preparing clean deliverables. 

• Support internal QA/QC before comments are issued to the client. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field. 

• 3–5 years of electrical design or review experience. 

• Experience with solar PV, power distribution, substations, or renewable energy projects. 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, grounding plans, and equipment data sheets. 

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Excel, and PDF markup tools. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with distributed generation solar PV projects. 

• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, and utility interconnection requirements. 

• Experience preparing technical comments and design review logs. 

• Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems is a plus. 

 Position Summary 

The SCADA / DAS / Controls Review Engineer will review data acquisition, control, communication, and monitoring requirements for distributed generation solar PV projects. This role will focus on SCADA/DAS interfaces, I/O lists, communications, control wiring, monitoring points, and integration requirements between equipment and project systems. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Review SCADA/DAS requirements in EPC design packages. 

• Review SCADA input/output lists, communication interfaces, monitoring points, and control diagrams. 

• Review DAS, inverter, meter, recloser, switchgear, and transformer communication requirements. 

• Identify missing control points, unclear interfaces, and design gaps. 

• Review control wiring diagrams, communication architecture, and related equipment interfaces where provided. 

• Support technical comments related to controls, monitoring, and operational visibility. 

• Coordinate with electrical and interconnection reviewers to confirm control-related requirements. 

• Support comment closure and EPC clarification responses. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field. 

• 7+ years of experience in SCADA, DAS, controls, communications, or power system automation. 

• Experience reviewing, I/O lists, communication diagrams, control schematics, and monitoring system requirements. 

• Familiarity with solar PV monitoring systems, utility SCADA, DAS, RTUs, meters, relays, and reclosers. 

• Strong understanding of controls interfaces and operational requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with renewable energy projects. 

• Knowledge of Modbus, DNP3, fiber/cellular communications, RTU interfaces, and plant monitoring systems. 

• Experience with utility interconnection controls requirements is a plus. 

Position Summary 

The Construction-Phase Engineering Support Lead will support technical review of RFIs, field changes, substitutions, and as-built updates during project construction. This role will provide engineering support to help resolve field issues while maintaining alignment with project requirements, approved designs, and long-term asset performance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Review construction RFIs and provide technical responses or recommendations. 

• Review EPC-proposed field changes and equipment substitutions. 

• Review as-built updates from a technical standpoint. 

• Support technical issues related to grounding, trenching, cable route, equipment layout, transformer/recloser/switchgear installation, and SCADA/DAS interfaces. 

• Participate in construction-phase coordination meetings as authorized. 

• Identify risks related to safety, constructability, compliance, and long-term maintenance. 

• Coordinate with electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, and PE reviewers as needed. 

• Track open construction-phase technical items and support closure. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field. 

• 5+ years of experience supporting construction-phase engineering, field changes, RFIs, or EPC coordination. 

• Experience with solar PV, utility, substation, distribution, or renewable energy construction support. 

• Ability to review drawings, field change documents, RFIs, and technical submittals. 

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Owner’s Engineering construction support. 

• Field experience on utility or renewable energy projects. 

• Familiarity with grounding, trenching, equipment installation, cable routing, and commissioning support. 

Position Overview  

Organization: DST Engineers LLC  

Project: DLC DER Inverter Laboratory at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC), University of Pittsburgh  

Client: Duquesne Light Company (DLC)  

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (REED Lab at University of Pittsburgh Energy Innovation Center)  

Position Type: Full-Time / Internship     

About the Project 

DST Engineers is building a state-of-the-art Grid Simulation Laboratory for Duquesne Light   

Company to advance distributed energy resource (DER) integration research and testing.  

The laboratory features a 30 kW Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) test bench utilizing the OPAL-RT 1400-60 real-time simulation platform, enabling comprehensive inverter testing, feeder electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling, and utility protocol interoperability studies. 

The laboratory will support IEEE 1547.1 inverter conformance testing, DER hosting capacity  

 analysis, DERMS/SCADA integration, and advanced microgrid research initiatives. 

Position Summary   

The Grid Simulation Laboratory Manager/Intern will support the operation, maintenance, and   

ongoing research activities of the DLC Grid Simulation Laboratory. This role is essential for executing test procedures, managing laboratory equipment, supporting data analytics, and ensuring compliance with project deliverables and safety protocols. 

Core Responsibilities   

Laboratory Operations & Testing   

• Support execution of Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing using the OPAL-RT 1400-60 platform  

• Conduct IEEE 1547.1 inverter conformance testing including Volt-VAR, Freq-Watt, anti-islanding, and ride-through evaluations  

• Configure and operate PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) emulators for DC-AC and AC-DC testing. 

• Execute grid simulation scenarios including voltage sags, swells, unbalance, and harmonics  

• Manage and test Devices Under Test (DUTs) including Sol-Ark, Enphase, SMA, and other commercial inverters  

Real-Time Simulation & EMT Studies  

• Develop and maintain feeder EMT models (20-50 bus systems) using ARTEMiS simulation toolbox  

• Support hosting capacity analysis including voltage rise, thermal limits, and fault coordination studies  

• Execute real-time simulations for DER integration and microgrid research  

Communications & Interoperability  

• Configure and test utility communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEEE 2030.5, IEC-61850)  

• Support DERMS/SCADA integration and DER dispatch validation testing  

• Assist with cyber-physical and latency/jitter impact studies  

Data Acquisition & Analytics  

• Operate DAQ systems for voltage, current, THD, power factor, and efficiency measurements  

• Support dashboard development and real-time test automation interfaces  

• Generate data analytics reports and maintain test documentation  

• Prepare regulatory compliance documentation per IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741 SB, and CA Rule 21  

Equipment & Facility Management  

• Maintain laboratory equipment including 30 kW 4-quadrant amplifiers, PV emulators, and protection systems  

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols including E-stop systems, LOTO procedures, and arc-flash requirements per NFPA 70E  

• Coordinate with University of Pittsburgh facilities for site readiness and access  

• Support procurement activities and equipment inventory management  

Required Qualifications  

Education  

Full-Time Position: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.  

Intern Position: Currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Junior standing or above).  

Technical Skills  

1. Understanding of power systems fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits, power electronics, and inverter operation  

1. Familiarity with IEEE 1547 standards for DER interconnection  

1. Experience with real-time simulation platforms (OPAL-RT, RTDS, or similar) preferred  

1. Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for power system modeling  

1. Understanding of communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850) preferred  

1. Data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools  

1. Laboratory safety awareness and willingness to work with high-voltage equipment  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Prior experience with Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing  

• Experience with OPAL-RT RT-LAB or ARTEMiS simulation environment  

• Familiarity with solar inverter technologies (SMA, Enphase, Sol-Ark, Fronius)  

• Experience with DERMS or SCADA systems  

• Understanding of hosting capacity analysis and feeder EMT modeling  

• OSHA 10 or laboratory safety certifications  

Training & Development  

The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training including:  

• OPAL-RT RT-LAB and ARTEMiS e-Learning courses (self-paced certification)  

• On-site PHIL introduction training (4 days) with OPAL-RT engineers  

• Microgrid model demonstration and execution training  

• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) participation  

Position Summary 

DST Engineers LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and support substation and transmission line engineering projects for U.S. utility, renewable energy, and power delivery clients. 

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and delivering multiple engineering projects from project initiation through design, client review, construction support, and closeout. This role requires strong project management skills, familiarity with utility engineering workflows, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and external stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate has experience managing substation, transmission, utility infrastructure, or renewable energy projects and can maintain project schedules, budgets, deliverables, risks, and client communication in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage substation and transmission line engineering projects from initiation through completion. 

• Develop and maintain project schedules, work plans, resource plans, deliverable trackers, and milestone reports. 

• Coordinate internal engineering, design, drafting, QA/QC, and project controls teams. 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, utilities, developers, EPC contractors, and other project stakeholders. 

• Lead project kickoff meetings, internal coordination meetings, client progress meetings, and technical review meetings. 

• Track design deliverables, comments, RFIs, action items, risks, and decision logs. 

• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, and overall project performance. 

• Identify project risks, scope gaps, schedule impacts, and resource constraints; develop practical mitigation plans. 

• Support preparation and review of project execution plans, schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, and client communications. 

• Coordinate technical reviews and QA/QC activities before client or utility submission. 

• Support change management, including scope changes, change orders, budget impacts, and schedule revisions. 

• Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with client requirements, utility standards, project specifications, and applicable codes. 

• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, protection and controls, SCADA, telecommunications, environmental, permitting, and survey teams as required. 

• Support construction-phase coordination, including technical clarifications, RFIs, field changes, and as-built documentation when assigned. 

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to project engineers, designers, drafters, and junior project staff. 

• Maintain organized project records, including schedules, reports, deliverable registers, risk logs, and correspondence. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field. 

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience supporting substation, transmission, utility, power delivery, renewable energy, or infrastructure projects. 

• Experience managing engineering design projects for U.S. utility clients, developers, EPC contractors, or consulting firms. 

• Strong understanding of project scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, budget tracking, and deliverable management. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. 

• Experience preparing project schedules, status reports, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and project trackers. 

• Familiarity with engineering design workflows, QA/QC processes, client review cycles, and construction support activities. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification. 

• Experience with substation engineering, transmission line engineering, utility interconnection, or renewable energy projects. 

• Familiarity with U.S. utility standards, NESC, IEEE, NEC, and common power delivery engineering practices. 

• Experience using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or similar project management tools. 

• Experience supporting EPC, Owner’s Engineering, or utility capital improvement programs. 

• Experience coordinating engineering deliverables at 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC, or similar design stages. 

• Familiarity with construction support, RFIs, change orders, field changes, and as-built documentation. 

• Prior experience working with remote engineering and design teams. 

Key Skills 

• Project planning and execution 

• Schedule and milestone management 

• Budget and resource coordination 

• Risk and issue management 

• Client and utility coordination 

• Engineering deliverable tracking 

• Multidisciplinary team leadership 

• QA/QC coordination 

• Technical documentation and reporting 

• Construction support coordination 

• Strong written and verbal communication 

Why Join DST Engineers LLC 

DST Engineers LLC supports utility, renewable energy, substations, transmission, distribution, and power delivery projects throughout North America. This role offers the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contribute to critical infrastructure projects, and support the successful delivery of high-impact utility and renewable energy programs. 

Position Overview  

Organization: DST Engineers LLC  

Project: DLC DER Inverter Laboratory at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC), University of Pittsburgh  

Client: Duquesne Light Company (DLC)  

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (REED Lab at University of Pittsburgh Energy Innovation Center)  

Position Type: Full-Time / Internship    

About the Project 

DST Engineers is building a state-of-the-art Grid Simulation Laboratory for Duquesne Light   

Company to advance distributed energy resource (DER) integration research and testing.  

The laboratory features a 30 kW Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) test bench utilizing the OPAL-RT 1400-60 real-time simulation platform, enabling comprehensive inverter testing, feeder electromagnetic transient (EMT) modeling, and utility protocol interoperability studies. 

The laboratory will support IEEE 1547.1 inverter conformance testing, DER hosting capacity  

 analysis, DERMS/SCADA integration, and advanced microgrid research initiatives. 

Position Summary   

The Grid Simulation Laboratory Manager/Intern will support the operation, maintenance, and   

ongoing research activities of the DLC Grid Simulation Laboratory. This role is essential for executing test procedures, managing laboratory equipment, supporting data analytics, and ensuring compliance with project deliverables and safety protocols. 

Core Responsibilities   

Laboratory Operations & Testing  

• Support execution of Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing using the OPAL-RT 1400-60 platform  

• Conduct IEEE 1547.1 inverter conformance testing including Volt-VAR, Freq-Watt, anti-islanding, and ride-through evaluations  

• Configure and operate PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) emulators for DC-AC and AC-DC testing  

• Execute grid simulation scenarios including voltage sags, swells, unbalance, and harmonics  

• Manage and test Devices Under Test (DUTs) including Sol-Ark, Enphase, SMA, and other commercial inverters  

Real-Time Simulation & EMT Studies  

• Develop and maintain feeder EMT models (20-50 bus systems) using ARTEMiS simulation toolbox  

• Support hosting capacity analysis including voltage rise, thermal limits, and fault coordination studies  

• Execute real-time simulations for DER integration and microgrid research  

Communications & Interoperability  

• Configure and test utility communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEEE 2030.5, IEC-61850)  

• Support DERMS/SCADA integration and DER dispatch validation testing  

• Assist with cyber-physical and latency/jitter impact studies  

Data Acquisition & Analytics  

• Operate DAQ systems for voltage, current, THD, power factor, and efficiency measurements  

• Support dashboard development and real-time test automation interfaces  

• Generate data analytics reports and maintain test documentation  

• Prepare regulatory compliance documentation per IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741 SB, and CA Rule 21  

Equipment & Facility Management  

• Maintain laboratory equipment including 30 kW 4-quadrant amplifiers, PV emulators, and protection systems  

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols including E-stop systems, LOTO procedures, and arc-flash requirements per NFPA 70E  

• Coordinate with University of Pittsburgh facilities for site readiness and access  

• Support procurement activities and equipment inventory management  

Required Qualifications  

Education  

Full-Time Position: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.  

Intern Position: Currently pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems, or related field (Junior standing or above).  

Technical Skills  

1. Understanding of power systems fundamentals, including AC/DC circuits, power electronics, and inverter operation  

1. Familiarity with IEEE 1547 standards for DER interconnection  

1. Experience with real-time simulation platforms (OPAL-RT, RTDS, or similar) preferred  

1. Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink for power system modeling  

1. Understanding of communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850) preferred  

1. Data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools  

1. Laboratory safety awareness and willingness to work with high-voltage equipment  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Prior experience with Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing  

• Experience with OPAL-RT RT-LAB or ARTEMiS simulation environment  

• Familiarity with solar inverter technologies (SMA, Enphase, Sol-Ark, Fronius)  

• Experience with DERMS or SCADA systems  

• Understanding of hosting capacity analysis and feeder EMT modeling  

• OSHA 10 or laboratory safety certifications  

Training & Development  

The selected candidate will receive comprehensive training including:  

• OPAL-RT RT-LAB and ARTEMiS e-Learning courses (self-paced certification)  

• On-site PHIL introduction training (4 days) with OPAL-RT engineers  

• Microgrid model demonstration and execution training  

• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) participation  

• Ongoing maintenance and software update training for Essential Maintenance Plan 

Position Overview 

DST Engineers is seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead Transmission Engineer to support and lead utility, renewable energy, and power delivery projects across North America. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership, managing project execution, mentoring engineering staff, and serving as the primary engineering point of contact for clients and stakeholders. 

Opportunities are available for both Full-Time Employees and Independent 1099 Contractors. 

For contractor positions, preference will be given to U.S.-based professionals; however, highly qualified international candidates will also be considered. 

Experience Required 

• 7+ years of transmission line engineering experience. 

• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and utility projects. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership 

• Lead transmission line engineering and design for overhead and underground transmission systems ranging from sub-transmission through EHV facilities. 

• Perform and oversee engineering calculations, including:  

• Sag and tension analysis 

• Structure loading analysis 

• Clearance verification 

• Conductor and shield wire selection 

• Foundation loading assessments 

• Review and approve engineering deliverables prepared by engineering staff. 

• Ensure compliance with utility standards, NESC requirements, and client specifications. 

Project Management 

• Serve as Engineering Lead for transmission projects and programs. 

• Manage project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and technical execution. 

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, survey, geotechnical, environmental, and permitting personnel. 

• Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction support. 

Client & Business Development Support 

• Interface directly with utility clients, developers, EPC contractors, and project stakeholders. 

• Support proposal development, technical scoping, and project planning activities. 

• Participate in business development and client relationship management efforts. 

Team Development 

• Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers. 

• Drive engineering best practices, quality initiatives, and design standardization efforts. 

• Participate in QA/QC reviews and continuous improvement programs. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. 

• Strong knowledge of:  

• NESC requirements 

• Utility transmission design standards 

• Structural loading principles 

• Power delivery engineering practices 

• Excellent technical writing, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred Technical Skills 

Experience with one or more of the following: 

• PLS-CADD 

• PLS-POLE 

• PLS-TOWER 

• MFAD 

• LPILE 

• AutoCAD 

• MicroStation 

• ArcGIS 

• Primavera P6 

• Microsoft Project 

Preferred Experience 

• Transmission voltages ranging from 34.5kV through 765kV. 

• Renewable energy interconnection projects. 

• Utility capital improvement programs. 

• EPC and Owner’s Engineering projects. 

• Substation-transmission coordination. 

• Grid modernization, reliability, and resilience initiatives. 

Employment Type 

Full-Time Employees 

• Permanent full-time position. 

• Competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities. 

• Remote, hybrid, or project-based work arrangements. 

1099 Independent Contractors 

• Project-based engagements. 

• Flexible remote work arrangements. 

• Opportunity to support major utility and renewable energy programs throughout North America.