Staff / Senior Substation Engineer

Staff / Senior Substation Engineer Engineering Mechanical $ 58 - $ 60 / Hour Cary, North Carolina Contractor Your Role Akkodis is seeking a Staff / Senior Substation Engineer for a Contract job with a client in Cary, NC. The ideal candidate must have strong hands‑on experience in substation engineering with expertise in either physical design or protection & control (P&C) and the ability to support projects through the full lifecycle. Rate Range: $58/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Staff / Senior Substation Engineer job responsibilities include: Design and support substation engineering projects from conceptual phase through construction, including physical layout and P&C systems. Develop substation design packages, calculations, equipment specifications, cost estimates, and bills of materials. Perform engineering calculations such as grounding, insulation, AC/DC systems, voltage drop, and cable/conduit sizing. Apply industry standards (IEEE, NESC) and ensure compliance with internal QA/QC and client requirements. Support field inspections, technical reviews, and troubleshooting to ensure design accuracy and constructability. Collaborate with project managers and cross‑functional teams to meet project schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an ABET-accredited program. 3+ years of experience in substation engineering (consulting experience preferred). Hands‑on experience in either physical design or protection & control (P&C) (required). Knowledge of substation calculations, electrical systems, and design processes. Strong understanding of industry standards (IEEE, NESC). Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and mentoring abilities. Preferred: EIT certification PE license If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Mrinal.Kumar@ akkodisgroup.com Pay Details: $58.00 to $60.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: 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. Ref: 1629142