Substation Engineer (Remote)

Position SummaryActalent 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 visitsEducation and Experience Requirements+ A PE License is required+ 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+ Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution+ Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution will count toward years of experienceRequisite 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 rolesAbout ActalentActalent 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.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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 peopleThe 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.