Protection And Control Designer

Protection And Control Designer

This role is essential within the Substation Department, where the designer will be responsible for developing electrical construction drawings for substations and mentoring lower-level designers. The position supports critical engineering initiatives that improve how companies serve the world.

Responsibilities

• Create drawings for projects using the latest standards.
• Implement part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
• Utilize Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs.
• Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.
• Coordinate with team members from other departments involved in a design project.
• Mentor less experienced designers.
• Check and validate project drawings and those of peers and subordinates.
• Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
• Design protection schemes for breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and both internal and external station communications.

Essential Skills

• Four plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.
• Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Work Environment

The work environment involves using advanced technologies such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation. The role requires collaboration with professionals across various departments, necessitating a collaborative and communicative work style.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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.