Substation Engineer

Job Title: Substation Engineer

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering solutions for mid to large-scale substation projects. Your work will involve designing projects with voltages higher than 138kV. A clear understanding and application of AutoCAD and MicroStation are required. Experience in supporting EPC construction projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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  Design and engineer substation projects with voltages higher than 138kV.

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  Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation for substation design tasks.

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  Coordinate with utilities and manage power delivery and voltage distribution.

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  Support high voltage electrical projects, ensuring adherence to safety and engineering standards.

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Essential Skills

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  4+ years of substation engineering experience.

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  4+ years of experience supporting high voltage electrical systems (138kV+).

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  Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.

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  Experience in physical substation engineering.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Experience in 765kV systems is a plus.

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  Construction experience is beneficial.

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  Understanding of transmission and power delivery systems.

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Work Environment

The work environment includes office hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. Enjoy benefits such as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 30 work-from-home days, and a 9/80 schedule which offers every other Friday off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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