Substation Engineer (PE)

Actalent connects passion with purpose, supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. This role is within the substation department, where the engineer will complete projects for utility customers with minimal direction, collaborating with in-house and client engineers and designers while providing training and guidance to lower-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
• Review substation construction drawings (electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings) and verify compliance with codes and standards
• Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement/repair for substations
• Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
• Verify proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
• Ensure material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
• Travel to project sites for walk downs and information gathering to scope and develop substations
• Function as a project lead for substation projects
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities within the team, department, or external stakeholders
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Identify and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements for complex engineering projects

Requirements

• Minimum of nine years of experience in utilities working with substations
• Minimum of nine years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
• Minimum of nine years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering may count toward years of experience
• PE License is required

Skills

• Advanced ability to perform design calculations (battery sizing, AC/DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection/rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, lightning protection)
• Advanced knowledge of standards and codes (IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC)
• Advanced understanding of equipment, material ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment
• Stay abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment

Pay

The pay range for this position is $57.69 - $74.51/hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for 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)

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully remote position based in Tulsa, OK.

Position is anticipated to close on September 4, 2026.

About the Company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, helping visionary companies advance initiatives through specialized expertise. With a network of nearly 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many Fortune 500 companies. The company is an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for client and talent service.