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Substation Engineer

Actalent
Johnstown, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will working to complete projects that support our utility customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide, coordinate, and conduct training to lower level engineers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, one line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
  • Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards
  • Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations
  • Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
  • Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
  • Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
  • Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations
  • Function as a project lead for substation projects
  • Perform all engineering and design activities with minimum direction
  • Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projects
  • Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
  • Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
  • Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
  • Promote engineering professionalism and standards
  • Participate in development of plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements
  • Work under supervision of higher level engineers
  • Position will require occasional site visits

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of experience in utilities working with substations
  • Minimum of five years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
  • Minimum of five years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience
  • A PE License is required

Requisite Abilities And Skills

  • Intermediate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
  • Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
  • Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
  • Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
  • Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 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 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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