We’re assembling a top-notch team of Substation Engineers in the New Orleans, Louisiana area. This will start as 100% remote until the physical Nola office is ready (estimated 9-12 months remote)

Job Description:

• Responsible for providing project oversight and communication with clients on that specific project.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations.
• Grow and manage relationships with local clients.
• Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Ensure quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner.
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices.
• Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

Skills Needed:

• You should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
• Understanding project budgets and working well in teams is essential.
• Experience in the Power & Utilities industry.
• 5-7 years of experience in substation engineering and P&C (Protection & Control) or Physical systems.
• Familiarity with equipment like MCC (Motor Control Centers) and Switchgear is a plus.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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