Substation Engineer PE

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Substation Engineer PE to work remotely. In this role, you will complete substation projects, providing necessary training and overseeing lower-level engineers. Candidates must have a PE license and experience with substations. Pay ranges from $45.00 to $55.00 per hour, with a variety of benefits available.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Transportation benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a Professional Engineer license.
• Experience with substation projects and construction standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes and one-line diagrams.
• Review and verify compliance of construction drawings.
• Design lightning protection and equipment replacement.

Skills

PE license

Project management

Electrical engineering

Job description

Substation Engineer PE

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in‑house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower‑level engineers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one‑line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
• Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards
• Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations
• Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
• Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
• Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
• Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations
• Coordinate work activities of others within the work group and department to complete substation projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower‑level employees
• Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met

PE is required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

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&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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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