Substation Engineering Supervisor (PE)

Actalent; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engineering Supervisor (PE) to lead a substation engineering team based remotely with a Columbus footprint. You will oversee daily operations, budgets, schedules, and performance reporting to the Program Manager and customers.

You will mentor Leads and engineers, uphold quality standards, manage project scopes and cost estimates, and coordinate with internal teams and clients to drive reliable, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PE license or be able to obtain one within an agreed timeframe.
• 10+ years of engineering and project management experience in electric substation projects.
• 4+ years leading or supervising a technical design or engineering team.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and training in Substation Engineering and mentorship to Leads.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain quality control standards for design services and products.
• Manage budgets and schedules for all projects and workflows using designated systems and procedures.
• Develop and review conceptual project scopes, communicate them to stakeholders, and provide cost estimates.
• Hold teams accountable for project estimates and deadlines; issue change orders as necessary.
• Directly manage Leads and individual contributors in the department.

Skills

Protection & Control

Utility Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor (PE)

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor (PE)

Job Description

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department, setting project budgets and schedules, and reporting metrics and statuses to the Program Manager and customer. This role involves providing leadership and direction to direct reports and teams in both technical and non-technical areas, contributing to business growth, and ensuring the effective execution of current workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and training in Substation Engineering and offer one-on-one mentorship to Leads.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain quality control standards for design services and products.
• Manage budgets and schedules for all projects and workflows using designated systems and procedures.
• Develop and review conceptual project scopes, communicate them to stakeholders, and provide cost estimates.
• Hold teams accountable for project estimates and deadlines; issue change orders as necessary.
• Directly manage Leads and individual contributors in the department.
• Collaborate with internal Leads and customers to ensure efficient and effective workflow and workload.
• Complete written technical performance reports and make presentations on project status, budget, and performance.
• Determine customer needs and ensure smooth processes in collaboration with internal teams.
• Distribute workflow from customer to internal Leads for team allocation.
• Act as a liaison with the customer, addressing problems and inefficiencies.
• Resolve issues related to invoicing, resourcing, and staffing.
• Resolve disagreements between customers and internal teams on processes and issues.
• Proactively address personnel issues, including hiring, firing, promotions, demotions, and performance reviews.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and customer-specific software/applications to complete tasks.
• Supervise the project team, responsible for hiring, termination, promotion, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Drive training and development of the team through Leads.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in Protection and Control, P&C, Relay Settings, One-Line Diagrams, Fault Studies, and Fault Analysis.
• Experience in Utility, Engineering Supervision, Utilities Services, Substation, and Engineering Management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and managing electric substation protection and control systems projects.
• 4+ years of experience leading or supervising a technical design or engineering team.
• Professional Engineering license, or ability and willingness to obtain a PE license within an agreed timeframe.

Work Environment

The role is based in a quiet engineering office environment. Engineers will share an office space with another engineer. The dress code is business casual. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.07 - $70.10/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.