Substation Designer

Actalent; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Substation Designer to help design substations powering communities and critical operations. You will work with experienced engineers on transmission, distribution, grid modernization, and large-scale infrastructure projects, delivering safe, reliable power delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration, creating precise drawings and documentation, and supporting projects from utility upgrades to data centers, with a hybrid schedule in Phoenix/Tucson.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical substation design for power delivery projects.
• Knowledge of substation equipment and layouts.
• Experience in transmission and distribution or power systems.
• Strong attention to detail producing high-quality design docs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn from engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine electrical substation layouts and design packages for utility and power delivery projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to create safe, efficient, and reliable substation solutions.
• Prepare and update technical drawings, design documentation, and project deliverables.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve quality, constructability, and system performance.
• Support projects focused on grid modernization, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and system reliability.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to help ensure projects stay on schedule and meet client expectations.

Skills

Substation design

Power delivery

T&D understanding

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Substation DesignerHelp Build the Future of the Electric Grid

As energy demand continues to grow, so does the need for reliable, resilient power infrastructure. We're seeking a Substation Designer who wants to make a real impact by helping design the substations that power communities, support critical industries, and enable the next generation of energy technology.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts on transmission, distribution, grid modernization, and large-scale infrastructure projects. From supporting utility upgrades to powering new data centers, your work will directly contribute to the future of energy delivery.

What You'll Do

• Develop and refine electrical substation layouts and design packages for utility and power delivery projects.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to create safe, efficient, and reliable substation solutions.

• Prepare and update technical drawings, design documentation, and project deliverables.

• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve quality, constructability, and system performance.

• Support projects focused on grid modernization, transmission infrastructure, renewable energy integration, and system reliability.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to help ensure projects stay on schedule and meet client expectations.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in electrical substation design and power delivery projects.

• Knowledge of substation equipment, layouts, and electrical design principles.

• Experience in transmission & distribution (T&D), utilities, or power systems.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high‑quality design documentation.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Desire to learn, grow, and work alongside experienced engineering professionals.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on projects that directly impact the nation's electric grid.

• Collaborate with recognized leaders in power delivery and grid modernization.

• Gain exposure to major utility, infrastructure, and data center projects.

• Hybrid work flexibility with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, or Albuquerque.

• Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and long‑term career advancement.

• Join a team committed to innovation, sustainability, and building a more resilient energy future.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days per week in the office and the remaining time working remotely. You'll be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on solving complex power delivery challenges and creating infrastructure that keeps communities and businesses connected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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.

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 hybrid position in Tucson,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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