Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how    companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and  sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the Protection and Controls Department of the organization. The engineer will be working with higher level engineers to complete protection and control projects that support our customer. They will work with in- house and client engineers and designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Work on green-field and brown-field (retrofit) Protection and Controls Projects in substations with assistance of higher level engineersAssist higher level engineers with setting relays and conducting relay setting calculations utilizing ASPEN, AcSELerator 5010 (SEL), and GE URPC SoftwareDesign settings in appropriate format then issue to assigned field Protection and Controls supervisors using IPSMark-up and review protection schematics and elementaries in MicrostationUtilize MOB to review equipment and materials established by substation engineers for Protection DesignersWork with the following equipment: transformers, circuit breakers, buses, reactors, line disconnects, protective relays systems (SEL, ABB, etc.), and SCADA systemsWork under supervision of Protection Engineers II, III, IV, Senior Engineers, and Principal EngineersPosition requires 10-15% travel to field substations

Education and Experience Requirements

Zero to two years of experience in utilities working with protection and controlsZero to two years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finishZero to two years of experience setting relays and designing one line diagramsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count towards years of experienceAn EIT License is desirable but not required

Requisite Abilities and Skills

Demonstrate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protectionFamiliarity with standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESCStrong written and verbal communicationDemonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessaryDemonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $55.29/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 hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.