Substation Engineer

Job Title : Substation Engineer

Job Description

This position falls within the substation department, where you will work on projects supporting utility customers with minimal direction. You will collaborate with both in-house and client engineers and designers, providing training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.

Review substation construction drawings and verify compliance with codes and standards.

Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations.

Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation.

Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes.

Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials and equipment for substation construction.

Travel to project sites for walk downs and gather information to develop project requirements.

Function as a project lead for substation projects.

Coordinate work activities within the department to complete substation projects.

Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.

Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.

Work under the supervision of higher-level engineers.

Occasional site visits are required.

Essential Skills

Five to eight years of experience in utilities working with substations.

Five to eight years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish.

Five to eight years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

A PE License is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience.

Work Environment

The office environment is quiet and is designed for engineering work, with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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