Substation Engineer

Job Title: Substation Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a staff electrical engineer specializing in substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US and internationally. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects ranging from small distribution facility upgrades to large transmission projects, influencing the resiliency, reliability, and economic operation of the electric grid.
Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the design of high voltage (13kV-500kV) electrical substations, including physical layout and electrical protection & control.
• Develop proposals and scope, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
• Prepare engineering cost and labor estimates and schedules.
• Create detailed designs for substation yards, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, auxiliary power systems, and associated bills of material.
• Design panel arrangements, one lines/single lines, three lines, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.
• Prepare calculations and reports for grounding, lightning protection, AC/DC load studies, and more.
• Develop specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with Civil/Structural, Networks, Transmission Line, and other departments.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients and outside personnel.
• Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Offer short-term field support during construction.
• Support business development and marketing initiatives.
• Engage in relay settings, 3D/intelligent design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years related experience with physical substation design and/or protection and control design. (Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)
• Completion of FE exam strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE / ANSI Standards.
• Experience with Autocad, Microstation, P&c, etap, electrical design, power delivery, high voltage, electric utility, utility design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria.

Work Environment

Mainly on-site in Vancouver, WA, with flexibility for work from home. Employees are provided with 30 work from home/remote days per year. The company offers a supportive work environment with a flexible work schedule, starting as early as 6:30am and ending at 3:30pm. Benefits include a 100% employee-owned structure, lucrative bonus program, company-matched 401k, medical & dental insurance, ESOP Program, and various training and development programs such as tuition assistance and professional registration support.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $170000.00/yr.
- Lucrative bonus structure
- Company matched 401k
- Work from home program: 30 remote/work from home days per calendar year
- 9-80 schedule
- Flexible work schedule: employees can start as early as 6:30am and get off at 3:30pm
- Company offered medical & dental
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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