Substation Engineer - Professional Engineer

Job Title: Substation Engineer

Job Description

This is a full-time consultant position within the substation department, aimed at supporting our utility customer through critical engineering projects. The engineer will collaborate with both in-house and client engineers and designers, providing coordination and training to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.
• Review substation construction drawings and verify compliance with codes and standards.
• Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair.
• Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and materials according to project standards and codes.
• Verify timely ordering and delivery of materials and equipment for substation construction.
• Travel to project sites for walk downs and information gathering.
• Function as a project lead for substation projects.
• Perform engineering and design activities with minimal direction.
• Lead and coordinate work activities within the team and with external groups.
• Provide training and guidance to lower level employees.
• Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met.
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop construction project standards.
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards.
• Participate in plan development by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Work under the supervision of higher level engineers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in utilities working with substations (2-8 years).
• Experience in completing engineering projects from start to finish (2-8 years).
• Experience in scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations (2-8 years).
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering can count toward years of experience.
• A PE License is required.
• Skills in substation design, project engineering, and understanding of physical utility engineering.

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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 Mar 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $45 - $60