Telecom Substation Engineer

Position Summary

Actalent Services, LLC 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license to join our team. This role involves supporting the design and integration of power distribution and telecom network infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, code-compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions for critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering and construction work packages, BOMs, and documentation for new installations, upgrades, and maintenance projects, including fiber optics, SCADA, RTU, and LAN/WAN systems.
• Prepare and review substation and telecom construction drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, front views, and wiring diagrams.
• Design, mark-up, and oversee detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Redesign electrical and/or physical drawings/documentation using engineering software like AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Prepare and review substation construction drawings, including electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable, and conduit drawings.
• Review and conduct studies such as lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations.
• Conduct studies like battery sizing, AC and DC station service sizing, voltage drop, and CT saturation.
• Coordinate with clients, internal/external teams, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies for successful project execution.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections to assess existing infrastructure, including feasibility studies and risk analyses.
• Maintain accurate records of client files and design modifications.
• Manage and design multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI, NESC, NEC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers or other team members.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a related field.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required, preferably in Nevada and Indiana, or the ability to quickly obtain it.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in utilities working with substations and telecom engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar tools.
  
  

Requisite Abilities And Skills

• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and SEL/GE relays is a plus.
• Strong understanding of telecom protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP, Modbus).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills.
• Experience with substation electrical systems and (example: switchgear, comm shelters, control houses.)
• Strong project/time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $67.31/hr.

Requirements

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 Jun 9, 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 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.