What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substation Engineer position at Actalent?
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.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
- Company provided benefits
- Company ESOP program
- 100% employee owned
- Hybrid work environment: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (ability to flex these days)
- Upskill training programs within Black & Veatch
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Tualatin,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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 : $93,000 - $140,000
