Substation Engineer

Actalent · Lake Mary, FL · 2 days ago

On-siteOTHR$33.65–$38.46/hrContract

Description

As a Substation Engineer, you will join a dynamic team of power professionals focused on designing and delivering high-voltage substation projects across the country. You’ll work under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers to develop technical designs, perform calculations, and support project execution from concept to construction.

Assist in the design of high-voltage substations (69kV to 500kV), including physical layout, protection and control systems, grounding, and civil/structural elements
Prepare detailed engineering drawings
Perform electrical calculations such as short circuit, load flow, voltage drop, and grounding analysis
Support development of one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate structural, civil, and environmental aspects into substation designs
Prepare technical specifications, bill of materials, and construction packages
Aid in writing engineering reports, design narratives, and client deliverables
Maintain organized project documentation and adhere to quality control standards
Participate in project meetings with clients, utilities, and internal stakeholders
Cope with other engineering disciplines (civil, structural, environmental) to ensure cohesive project execution
Communicate effectively with senior engineers and project managers to receive mentorship and feedback
Engage in on-the-job training and formal learning opportunities to build technical expertise
Stay current with industry standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC) and utility requirements
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

Autocad
Electrical engineering
Switchgear
Power delivery
Transformer design
high voltage
Relay equipment
Wiring
NEC
NESC
Engineering
Switches
Insulation
Load
SDS
Substation design suite
Substation
Lightning
Design
Substation engineering
Physical design
Project management
Utility design
Drafting
Bill of material
Professional engineer
Cad
Construction
Substation equipment
Layout design
Protection & relays
Electric utility
Substation construction
Estimation
High voltage electrical
Brownfield
Bluebeam
Utilities engineering
Drawing
Civil
Inventor
Electrical
Substation design
Electrical design
Civil 3d
Schematic
Revit
skm
etap
cyme

Top Skills

Autocad
Electrical engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program
AutoCAD and/or Microstation Experience
3D Modeling experience (Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, etc) a plus
Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
Familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code

Preferred Qualifications

Meet minimum qualification
Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes
EIT Certification or Master's Engineering Degree a plus

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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