• Protection And Control Engineer

    Actalent (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Job Title: Protection and Control EngineerJob Description

     

    We are seeking a skilled Protection and Control Engineer to join our dynamic substation team. The role involves developing and revising existing drawings for one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding, schematics, and wiring, as well as control and relaying panels. You will coordinate with CAD operators to produce high-quality CAD drawings, integrate protection and control drawings with the physical layout of substations, and design interfacing with SCADA systems and communications, including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing control and relay panel layouts, assembling specifications, creating project criteria, and developing design specifications, including the overall bill of materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and revise existing drawings for one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding, schematics, and wiring.

    + Coordinate with CAD operators to develop organized and quality CAD drawings.

    + Integrate protection and control drawings with the physical layout and design of substations.

    + Design interfacing with SCADA systems and communications, including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.

    + Develop control and relay panel layouts and assemble specifications.

    + Create project criteria and develop design specifications, including the overall bill of materials.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-6 years of Protection & Controls Design Engineering experience in projects up to 500kV.

    + Engineering Degree.

    + Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Substation design experience.

    + Experience in electrical engineering.

    + Ability to work remotely with 5+ years of relevant experience.

    Work Environment

    This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing the engineer to work from home 1-2 days per week. The role is part of a Substation Group consisting of around 22 people, including engineers, designers, and drafters. The team is divided into both Physical and P&C groups. The engineer must work out of one of two offices located in Lansdale, PA or Orlando, FL. Our team is growing, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement, as well as bonuses and profit-sharing once direct.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $51.00/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 Pittsburgh,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.