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• I&C Engineer – Protection & Controls Applications

• Location: (Insert Location or "Hybrid/Remote Options Available")

• Experience Level: Intermediate

• Department: Protection & Controls Applications

Powering the Grid of Tomorrow

Are you passionate about electrical engineering and ready to make a real impact on the energy grid? Join our Protection & Controls Applications team as an I&C Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable interconnection of customer-owned facilities to our transmission system.

This is your opportunity to work on high-impact projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and apply your expertise in protection systems, automation, and electrical design.

• What You’ll Do

+ Conduct short-circuit and breaker-duty studies to determine protection requirements for interconnecting customer facilities.

+ Build and maintain short-circuit models using customer data and CAPE software.

+ Specify protection schemes and relay settings for company-owned substations and interconnection points.

+ Ensure compliance with transmission stability requirements and industry standards.

+ Communicate technical findings and protection requirements to both internal stakeholders and external customers.

+ Participate in cross-functional meetings, offering technical guidance and support to peers and partners.

•️ What You Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

+ Solid understanding of instrumentation, protective relays, PLC programming, and control systems.

+ Experience or coursework in relay settings, power studies, or interconnection analysis.

+ Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

+ A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Preferred Qualifications

+ Hands-on experience with CAPE or similar protection engineering tools.

+ Exposure to utility or transmission system operations.

+ Familiarity with automation systems and instrumentation engineering.

• Top Skills We Value

+ Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

+ PLC Programming

+ Protective Relay Systems

+ Electrical Design & Automation

+ Power System Studies

• Why Join Us?

+ Work on mission-critical infrastructure that powers communities.

+ Be part of a high-performing, technically driven team.

+ Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and real-world applications.

+ Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ready to engineer the future of energy?

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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 hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.