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Job Title: Substation EngineerJob Description

This position falls within the substation department, where you will work on projects supporting utility customers with minimal direction. You will collaborate with both in-house and client engineers and designers, providing training and guidance to lower-level 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 for substations.

+ Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation.

+ Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes.

+ Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials and equipment for substation construction.

+ Travel to project sites for walk downs and gather information to develop project requirements.

+ Function as a project lead for substation projects.

+ Coordinate work activities within the department to complete substation projects.

+ Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.

+ Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.

+ Work under the supervision of higher-level engineers.

+ Occasional site visits are required.

Essential Skills

+ Five to eight years of experience in utilities working with substations.

+ Five to eight years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish.

+ Five to eight years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

+ A PE License is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience.

Work Environment

The office environment is quiet and is designed for engineering work, with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 Oct 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.