Remote HV Protection & Control Engineer

Actalent; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to design and support high‑voltage utility substation projects, focusing on protection and control systems, electrical design, and project execution.

You will apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE standards, collaborate with remotely located teams, and contribute to proposals, design packages, and field pre-bid activities.

This permanent, fully remote role is based out of Pittsburgh, PA, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of experience in protection and control design.
• Direct, proven expertise in high-voltage projects up to 500 kV.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control systems for utility substations.

Responsibilities

• Apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE and client standards to develop accurate, compliant designs.
• Provide technical support for client initiatives under supervision.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for substations.
• Prepare technical proposals and project estimates, defining scope, schedule and resource needs.
• Stamp project documents in accordance with licensure requirements when in responsible charge.

Skills

Protection & control design

High voltage up to 500 kV

Substation protection & control

CAD software (AutoCAD/MicroStation)

Project execution

Remote collaboration tools

Team leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to design and support high‑voltage utility substation projects, focusing on protection and control systems, electrical design, and project execution.

You will apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE standards, collaborate with remotely located teams, and contribute to proposals, design packages, and field pre-bid activities.

This permanent, fully remote role is based out of Pittsburgh, PA, with travel to client sites as needed.