Power Systems Engineer - Substations & Protection

Actalent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design AC/DC schematics, relay panels, and control enclosures for power generation and distribution projects. You will develop detailed drawings, review subcontractor work, and support customers through the project lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with project teams, fabrication, and testing, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining schedule-driven delivery in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel and Google Workspace.
• CAD software knowledge: AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfort working in manufacturing environments with hazards.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical engineering principles for power systems and substation design.
• Experience with relay protection and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panels, and control enclosures for electrical power applications.
• Develop engineering drawings and documentation meeting customer requirements and codes.
• Review subcontractor designs for accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support to customers, project management, fabrication, and testing teams.
• Collaborate with testing teams for system validation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Inspect products to ensure conformance with design and quality standards.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with high quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation.
• Work with fabrication to ensure manufacturability of designs.
• Support development of standard templates for relay panels and substations.

Skills

MS Office & Excel

Google Workspace

Communication

Project management

Multitasking

Office computer usage

Manufacturing environment experience

Electrical power systems basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Actalent in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design AC/DC schematics, relay panels, and control enclosures for power generation and distribution projects. You will develop detailed drawings, review subcontractor work, and support customers through the project lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with project teams, fabrication, and testing, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining schedule-driven delivery in a manufacturing environment.