Job Title: Sr Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Sr Protection & Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages ranging from 12kV up to 500kV. This role offers exposure to the integration of power generation, including renewable energy, into the electric system. You will utilize your knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities.
• Perform relay one-line design, three-line AC schematic design, and DC protection schematic design.
• Develop panel layout and wiring design.
• Create Bill of Materials based on design criteria.
• Perform quality control checks on wiring design.
• Provide complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Offer construction support.
• Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes.
• Work with client standards to implement design.
• Collaborate with designers/drafters to create the required drawings for each project.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and safe work practices.
• Maintain adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related degree.
• Four or more years of substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
• Experience in executing substation protection and control projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings, and wiring design.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving ability in both team and independent environments.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.
• Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid schedule with 2-4 days a week in the office. The office setting is available from Tuesday to Thursday, with remote work options on Monday and Friday. The candidate must be located in or able to relocate to the United States within the client servicing territory for the Walled Lake, MI office.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85150.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Walled Lake,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $85,150 - $155,000