Job Title: Protection and Control Designer
Job Description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.The position falls within the Substation Department of the organization. The designer will develop electrical construction drawings for substations and mentor lower-level designers.

ResponsibilitiesWork with the latest standards to create drawings for a given project.Work with part naming and numbering conventions, and file naming and management protocols.Use Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs.Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.Coordinate with people from other departments involved in a design project.Mentor less experienced designers.Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates.Work under the supervision of Professional Engineers.Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, or other equipment schematics such as MOABs, circuit breakers, CCVTs, and panel front views using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.Design protection schemes that deal with breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and communication internal to the station as well as external to the station.Essential SkillsFour plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.Demonstrable proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical.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.Additional Skills & QualificationsProficiency in electrical design, schematics, wiring diagrams, and drafting.Experience with protection and control design.Knowledge of part naming and numbering conventions, and file naming and management protocols.Work Environment

This will be a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote at our local Birmingham office.

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 21, 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.