Substation Engineer

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Substation Engineer who will function as a mid-level engineer or technical specialist in substation design. This role involves the design of distribution, sub-transmission, and transmission level voltage classes ranging from 13kV to 500kV. The engineer will develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design, and interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables, including protection and control design (protective relays) and/or physical design.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables.
• Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Collect, assimilate, and manage data for engineering work.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Recognize, define, and resolve problems within the assigned area.
• Provide direction and guidance to others.
• Assign tasks to and coordinate with other internal/external team members on less complex projects.
• Initiate contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work.
• Actively seek to understand client interests and drivers through normal client contact and through interaction and communication with project leadership.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3+ years of experience in protection & controls and/or physical substation design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other relevant design software.
• Experience in power distribution, utility design, and high voltage electrical design.
• Strong understanding of protection & relays, wiring diagrams, engineering specifications, and schematic design.
• Experience in project coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EIT certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience with 230-500kV systems is a bonus.
• Protection and controls experience is a bonus.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, with the flexibility to adjust these days as needed. You will be working in a collaborative team environment. The company also offers an ESOP program and is 100% employee-owned. Opportunities for upskilling training programs are available.