Field Engineer

Actalent; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Engineer to support transmission and substation reliability initiatives in South Texas. You will be the technical resource for Protection & Controls testing, relay commissioning, and contractor oversight, collaborating with internal teams and third-party contractors to ensure quality and reliability.

You will work in a field/office hybrid setting, with on-site duties at South Texas facilities and occasional travel to Dallas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with utility power systems and transmission engineering.
• Familiarity with NETA standards or commissioning practices.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission and substation reliability initiatives across South Texas with technical expertise in Protection & Controls.
• Perform and support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation protection systems.
• Review relay testing results to validate procedures and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in relay commissioning activities, ensuring proper configuration and integration with protection schemes.
• Provide contractor oversight during field work, ensuring adherence to standards and safety practices.
• Conduct quality assurance activities related to substation protection and controls, documenting findings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors to review test plans and support reliability improvements.
• Support substation operations including commissioning, maintenance, and system upgrades.
• Contribute to critical reliability projects and infrastructure modernization efforts.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and support decisions.

Skills

Protection & Controls testing

Relay commissioning

Substation protection systems

Contractor oversight

Quality assurance

Field & office versatility

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NETA standards

Job description

Job Title: Field Engineer

Job Description

The Field Engineer supports ongoing transmission and substation reliability initiatives throughout South Texas. In this role, you serve as a technical resource for Protection & Controls testing, relay commissioning, contractor oversight, and quality assurance activities. You collaborate closely with internal engineering teams and third-party contractors to review testing results, verify compliance with utility standards, and contribute to long-term transmission system reliability and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities

• Support transmission and substation reliability initiatives across South Texas by providing technical expertise in Protection & Controls systems.
• Perform and support testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation protection systems.
• Review relay testing results to validate testing procedures, ensure quality standards are met, and confirm compliance with utility and transmission engineering requirements.
• Participate in relay commissioning activities, ensuring proper configuration, functionality, and integration with protection schemes.
• Provide contractor oversight during field and substation work, monitoring adherence to standards, procedures, and safety practices.
• Conduct quality assurance activities related to substation protection and controls, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and third-party contractors to review test plans, analyze results, and support system reliability improvements.
• Support substation operations, including activities related to commissioning, maintenance, and system upgrades.
• Contribute to critical reliability and redundancy projects that enhance transmission and substation operations.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates, clarify technical issues, and support decision-making.
• Work in both field and office environments, including daily reporting to the designated operations location and visiting substations as needed.
• Participate in occasional travel to substations and training events, including trips to other locations such as Dallas.

Essential Skills

• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of substation protection systems.
• Hands-on utility or transmission substation experience in commissioning, maintenance, or system upgrades.
• Strong understanding of Protection & Controls systems and their application in transmission and substation environments.
• Relay testing experience, including reviewing test results, validating procedures, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Experience with relay commissioning and integration into protection schemes.
• Ability to provide effective contractor oversight in the field, ensuring adherence to utility standards and procedures.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with internal engineering teams and third-party contractors.
• Ability to work comfortably in both field and office environments.
• Utility industry experience strongly preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with utility power systems and transmission engineering.
• Familiarity with NETA standards or commissioning practices.
• Background in Protection & Controls engineering for transmission and substation systems.
• Ability to support long-term transmission system improvements and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a utility environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and quality assurance activities.

Work Environment

This role is based in South Texas with daily reporting to Mission, TX, in a combined office and field-based environment. You can expect to be on-site approximately five days per week, working closely with substation and transmission facilities. The position includes occasional travel to substations and training events, including trips to locations such as Dallas. A company take-home vehicle is provided to support field work and travel to various sites. The work environment offers exposure to critical reliability and redundancy projects within a utility setting, with opportunities for long-term career growth and participation in significant infrastructure modernization efforts. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mission, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/hr.

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.

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&DD 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 Mission,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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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