Substation Engineer I

The offices provide engineering and design support for electrical utility transmission systems ranging from 12kV to 765kV. The projects can be for new

system construction or existing system augmentation or refurbishing.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and prepare basic one-line diagrams, project scopes, and cost estimates for substation projects with guidance of higher-level engineersReview substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standardsMake recommendations for necessary changes to drawings and documents to comply with scope and standardsAssist higher level engineers in conducting studies such as lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substationsWork with the following equipment: transformers, circuit breakers, line disconnects, protective relays systems (SEL, ABB, etc.), and SCADA systemsOrder equipment and material and create bills of material for substation construction with assistance of higher-level engineersWork on both green-field and brown-field (retrofit) Protection and Control Projects Set relays and conduct relay setting calculations utilizing ASPEN, 5010 (SEL), and GE SoftwareDesign settings in a Word Document then pass on to assigned designers Mark-up and review protection schematics and elementaries in Microstation V8iUtilize SE Port to review equipment and materials established by substation engineers for Protection DesignersTravel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substationsProvide input to routine construction documents related to scheduling for substation projects

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2025.

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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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