Substation Engineer (PE)

Actalent; Tulsa (OK); Remote; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to join our Tulsa, OK-based team. You will lead substation projects, develop scopes, and review drawings for compliance while collaborating with in-house and client engineers. Expect occasional site visits and mentorship of junior staff.

The role requires a PE license, a minimum of nine years in utilities with substations, and a strong background in design calculations, protection, grounding, and equipment selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• PE license is required; Masters may count toward experience.
• At least nine years in utilities with substations.
• Experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations.
• Proven ability to lead substation projects and train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.
• Review substation drawings for compliance with codes and standards.
• Engineer lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement for substations.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.
• Lead and coordinate work activities to complete substation projects.
• Interpret codes and develop construction standards.
• Travel to project sites for walk-downs and information gathering.
• Ensure timely material delivery and project documentation updates.

Skills

Substation design

Project leadership

Engineering calculations

Code compliance

Team training

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (count toward experience)

PE License

Job description

Position Summary

Actalent Services, LLC connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

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
• Function as a project lead for substation projects
• Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projects
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
• Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
• Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
• Promote engineering professionalism and standards
• Develop, recommends, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and cont information for complex engineering
• Position will require occasional site visits

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of nine years of experience in utilities working with substations
• Minimum of nine years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
• Minimum of nine years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience
• A PE License is required

Requisite Skills and Abilities

• Advanced ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
• Possess advanced knowledge of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
• Advanced understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Advanced ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
• Stay abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/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&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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tulsa, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.