Substation Engineer

Join our team as a Substation Engineer and take the lead in designing and delivering high-impact substation projects from concept to energization. Responsibilities include:

• Leading the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations.
• Supporting material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup through energization.
• Managing the full lifecycle of substation projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of project engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff to ensure seamless project execution.
• Upholding rigorous quality control standards to deliver best-in-class results.
• Serving as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
• Coordinating with internal subject matter experts across disciplines such as Distribution & Transmission Studies, Grounding & Protection Systems, Civil & Transmission Engineering, SCADA Integration & Communications, Environmental Planning, Surveying, and Right-of-Way, and Project Controls and Management.
• Providing technical mentorship and training to design staff, fostering growth and excellence across the team.

Essential Skills:

• 3+ years of experience within substation design engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of substation engineering, project management, and electrical engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
• Experience in design engineering is a plus.
• Commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged.
• Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.

Work Environment:

This position offers both in-office and hybrid working options, providing flexibility to support a balanced work-life approach.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $72.00/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 Portland, OR.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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. 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.