Substation Principal Engineer/Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Oversee substation projects from start to finish, including planning, construction, and commissioning.    Early Stage Support: Work with project managers to define engineering needs and scope during the initial phase.      Technical Oversight: Ensure external engineers follow all necessary standards and regulations.      Consulting Resources: Hire and manage engineering consultants.Coordination: Work with various stakeholders to secure sites, permits, and necessary data for substation projects.     Sourcing Services: Find and contract services like geotechnical, survey, and construction.    Stakeholder Communication: Represent the project in meetings, providing updates and managing risks.  Interconnection Support: Assist with documentation and ensure compliance with transmission requirements.Material Management: Handle orders for major materials to avoid delays and budget issues.Estimating Support: Help update cost estimates based on project feedback.Collaboration: Work with different engineering disciplines to prioritize and plan projects.Safety and Efficiency: Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.Commissioning Support: Assist with project commissioning to meet company goals.     Legal Support: Help with regulatory filings and legal matters.      Design Collaboration: Work with component manufacturers to improve designs.

Qualifications:  

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.    Experience: 5+ years in substation design and engineering, especially high voltage projects.       Skills: Project engineering/management experience, PMP or P.E. certification is a plus.Travel: Some travel within North America required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00

• 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 will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.

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