Substation P&C Engineer

ACTalent; Florida; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer with 13 years of experience to support high-voltage substation projects in Lake Mary, FL. The role blends design, protection, and power systems work with senior engineers and designers in a hybrid, contract-to-hire setting.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited), expertise in P&C schematics, relay settings, and familiarity with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electric or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 13 years of Substation P&C design/engineering experience.
• Internship experience in protection & controls encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control schematics, alarm schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Support protection and control design, including I/O and points mapping.
• Assist with relay protection schemes, equipment specifications, and design calculations.
• Prepare P&C drawings and documentation for construction.
• Apply NEC, NESC, and utility/client design standards.
• Coordinate with P&C engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Substation P&C design

Protection & control

Power systems

Relay settings

Communication

Problem solving

EIT/FE certification

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electric

MicroStation

SDS (Substation Design Suite)

ASPEN OneLiner

CYME

Job description

Substation P&C Engineer

Location: Lake Mary, FL

Industry: Power Utilities

Seeking a Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer with 13 years of experience supporting high-voltage substation projects. This position is ideal for an early-career electrical engineer looking to expand their experience in substation protection, controls, and power systems while working alongside experienced engineers and designers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, control schematics, alarm schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Support protection and control design, including I/O and points mapping.

• Assist with relay protection schemes, equipment specifications, and design calculations.

• Prepare P&C drawings and documentation for construction.

• Apply NEC, NESC, and utility/client design standards.

• Coordinate with P&C engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

• 13 years of Substation P&C design/engineering experience.

• Internship experience within protection & controls or related encouraged to apply.

• Experience developing or modifying protection and control schematics.

• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electric and/or MicroStation.

• Understanding of power systems, electrical schematics, and protection & control.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with relay settings, SDS (Substation Design Suite), ASPEN OneLiner, or CYME is a plus.

• EIT/FE certification is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lake Mary,FL.

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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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.