Substation Engineer III (Remote – U.S.)

⚡ Build the Backbone of Tomorrow’s Power Grid

Are you a seasoned substation engineer ready to lead impactful projects and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise drives innovation across traditional utility systems and emerging renewable energy projects.

What You’ll Do

As a Substation Engineer III, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end substation design and lead projects that power communities and industries. You will:

• Lead Substation Design Projects
  • Develop complete design packages from concept to construction
  • Create physical layouts, grounding systems, trenching plans, and cable routing
• Drive Technical Excellence
  • Produce and review AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
  • Ensure design accuracy through thorough QA/QC reviews
• Design Protection & Control Systems
  • Develop and test relay settings
  • Perform engineering calculations (voltage drop, battery sizing, etc.)
• Own Project Delivery
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects of varying complexity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Mentor & Lead
  • Guide junior engineers and interns
  • Contribute to training programs and team development

What You Bring

✅ Required

• 6–15 years of experience designing and leading substation projects
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience across multiple voltage levels (69kV–765kV)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Three-phase power systems
  • Symmetrical components
  • IEEE/ANSI device standards

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience designing substations without predefined standards (greenfield/build-from-scratch projects)
• Renewable energy or utility-scale project experience
• Medium voltage or collection system design experience
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, or similar modeling tools
• ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite)

Why Join Us?

🌎 Work From Anywhere

This is a fully remote role within the U.S., giving you flexibility and work-life balance.

🚀 Growth & Impact

• Lead meaningful projects that shape the energy grid
• Opportunities to advance your technical and leadership career
• Continuous learning, training, and professional development

🤝 Supportive Culture

• Collaborative, inclusive environment
• Leadership that invests in your success
• Strong emphasis on innovation and teamwork

💰 Competitive Rewards

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Performance bonuses profit sharing
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Exceptional 401(k) program

✈️ Travel

• Occasional travel (up to 20%) to client sites and offices

Ready to Power the Future?

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and leading impactful projects, we’d love to connect with you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, flexibility, and excellence.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $66.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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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 : $52 - $66