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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation

Actalent
Fort Worth, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - SubstationJob Description

Lead engineering and design activities for new and modified high-voltage substation projects. Responsible for developing substation design packages, engineering calculations, client interaction, proposal support, field inspections, project execution, and mentoring junior engineers. Lead projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering and design activities for high-voltage substation projects.
  • Develop comprehensive substation design packages.
  • Perform engineering calculations and oversee field inspections.
  • Engage in client interactions and support proposals.
  • Execute projects effectively from concept through construction.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers throughout project cycles.
Essential Skills
  • 7 years of experience in substation engineering.
  • Proficiency in physical substation design.
  • Experience with high voltage substations and power delivery.
  • Proven utility experience and client-facing skills.
  • Expertise in protection and controls.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in utility consulting.
  • Ability to lead design projects and manage project execution.
  • Strong project leadership skills.
  • Experience in proposal development.
Work Environment

Work in office with the option to have every other Friday off by working a 9-hour day schedule. Additionally, enjoy the flexibility of choosing up to 30 days to work remotely. Benefit from a strong ESOP, long-term career growth opportunities, and industry-leading engineering mentorship. Engage with a large utility T&D project portfolio at the #1 ENR design firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $75 - $95

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