• Substation P&C Engineer

    Actalent (Lake Mary, FL)


    Job Title: Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time

    About the Role

    Actalent is seeking a skilled and motivated Substation P&C Engineer to join our dynamic Substation Engineering team. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. You’ll work on a variety of substation design projects, applying your technical expertise to develop detailed schematics and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Design high-voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation systems.

    + Develop:

    + One-line and three-line diagrams

    + Potential, current, control, alarm, and communication schematics

    + Wiring diagrams and I/O mapping

    + Prepare protection and control specifications (preferred).

    + Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle—from design to construction.

    + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones.

    + Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (e.g., transmission, telecom).

    + Attend client technical review meetings and support proposal development.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).

    + 3+ years of direct experience in Substation P&C Design Engineering.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

    + Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and industry standards.

    + Experience with SDS (Substation Design Suite) preferred.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 2 years.

    + Experience with relay settings and protection device coordination.

    + Proficiency in ASPEN OneLiner, CYME Dist, or similar tools.

    + Knowledge of construction practices and project controls.

    Skills & Tools

    + Protection & Control (P&C)

    + AutoCAD, MicroStation

    + SCADA, Relay Testing, High Voltage Systems

    + Substation Design Suite (SDS)

    + Communication & Coordination

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    At Actalent, we value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of power delivery and renewable energy integration.

     

    Apply Today!

     

    If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Jun 10, 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.