• Substation Engineer

    Actalent (Portland, OR)


    Job Title: Substation EngineerJob Description

     

    Are you passionate about shaping the future of power infrastructure? Join our team as a Substation Engineer and take the lead in designing and delivering high-impact substation projects from concept to energization.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations.

    + Support material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup through energization.

    + Manage the full lifecycle of substation projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.

    + Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff to ensure seamless project execution.

    + Uphold rigorous quality control standards to deliver best-in-class results.

    + Serve as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.

    + Coordinate with internal subject matter experts across disciplines such as Distribution & Transmission Studies, Grounding & Protection Systems, Civil & Transmission Engineering, SCADA Integration & Communications, Environmental Planning, Surveying, and Right-of-Way, and Project Controls and Management.

    + Provide technical mentorship and training to design staff, fostering growth and excellence across the team.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience within substation design engineering.

    + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

    + Strong understanding of substation engineering, project management, and electrical engineering.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Strong organization and planning skills.

    + Ability to work in a team environment.

    + Commitment to quality and accuracy.

    + Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.

    + Experience in design engineering is a plus.

    + Commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged.

    + Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position offers both in-office and hybrid working options, providing flexibility to support a balanced work-life approach.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $72.00/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 Portland,OR.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.