Entry Level Electrical Engineer

About the role

This on-site role is based at a Dayton-area service facility and focuses on delivering reliable energy solutions through the design and support of 12kV to 345kV substations. You will develop detailed engineering design packages, support construction and maintenance activities, and contribute to the planning and management of critical substation projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal design practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design for all or portions of 12kV through 345kV substations, including physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce complete and accurate engineering design packages that comply with internal standards and applicable industry standards such as IEEE and NERC.
• Prepare procurement specifications for materials and services, evaluate vendor proposals, and collaborate with Purchasing to support the issuance of purchase orders.
• Provide engineering support to field crews during substation construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities.
• Aid in the planning, design, and construction management of substation projects from concept through implementation.
• Maintain and optimize internal design standards, templates, and engineering databases to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support after-hours storm restoration efforts and long-duration customer outage events as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Knowledge of substation design principles for voltages ranging from 12kV to 345kV.
• Ability to create physical layouts, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, and wiring diagrams for substations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar computer-aided design tools for electrical system design.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards, including IEEE and NERC, and ability to apply them in design work.
• Ability to prepare technical procurement specifications and evaluate engineering and material proposals.
• Capability to provide clear technical guidance and support to field construction and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work safely and incorporate safety considerations into all engineering designs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Access.

Qualifications

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation or similar CAD software for substation or electrical design.
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Familiarity with the application and operation of substation equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switches, and protective relays.
• Experience maintaining and improving engineering standards, design libraries, and databases.
• Willingness and ability to participate in after-hours storm restoration and extended outage support.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $73,000.00 - $100,000.00/yr.

Schedule

This position is full-time and based out of Dayton, OH. The standard schedule is approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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.