Substation Engineer

As a Substation Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the preparation of scopes, schedules, and budgets, ensuring that all schedules and budgets are met. You will also understand protection and control design, including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring. You will prepare calculations for studies and reports such as grounding, lighting protection, and AC/DC load studies. Additionally, you will prepare equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing, coordinate design activities with other departments, and effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with managers, clients, and others as needed. You will work independently and may direct, mentor, train, and supervise efforts of less-experienced Engineers in Training (EITs) and Designers.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure that project schedules and budgets are met.
• Understand and implement protection and control design including panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.
• Prepare calculations for studies and reports such as grounding, lighting protection, and AC/DC load studies.
• Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinate design activities with departments such as Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while directing, mentoring, training, and supervising efforts of less-experienced EITs and Designers.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in substation design.
• Experience performing aspects associated with substation design, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements, Sections, Grounding, Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists, Relay and Control Systems, Control Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.

• Experience with substation design for 12kV through 500kV desired, with experience through 765kV an added benefit.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Some travel may be required.

Projects are located within Tennessee, specifically in local TVA & Data Centers. While candidates can sit anywhere in Tennessee, preference is given to those located in Nashville, Chattanooga, or Knoxville. The work environment promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.

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.

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Salary : $43 - $55