Substation Engineer

Job Title : Substation Engineer

Job Description

This is a full-time consultant position within the substation department, aimed at supporting our utility customer through critical engineering projects. The engineer will collaborate with both in-house and client engineers and designers, providing coordination and training to junior 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.

Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation.

Ensure proper use of equipment and materials according to project standards and codes.

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

Travel to project sites for walk downs and information gathering.

Function as a project lead for substation projects.

Perform engineering and design activities with minimal direction.

Lead and coordinate work activities within the team and with external groups.

Provide training and guidance to lower level employees.

Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met.

Interpret codes and regulations and develop construction project standards.

Promote engineering professionalism and standards.

Participate in plan development by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements.

Work under the supervision of higher level engineers.

Essential Skills

Experience in utilities working with substations (2-8 years).

Experience in completing engineering projects from start to finish (2-8 years).

Experience in scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations (2-8 years).

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering can count toward years of experience.

A PE License is desirable but not required.

Skills in substation design, project engineering, and understanding of physical utility engineering.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00 / 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 :

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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