Substation Engineer

1 week ago


Homestead, United States Actalent Full time

Job Title: Physical Substation Design Engineer

Job Description

We're seeking a detail-oriented, dedicated Physical Substation Design Engineer to join our team. Your main responsibilities will include the development of or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangement, physical layout and sections, conduit and grounding, in coordination with CAD operators. You'll be tasked to develop physical design layouts and one-lines, physical equipment specifications, and project criteria. You'll also be responsible for creating project estimates using project scopes, developing design specifications including the overall bill of materials, assisting in the development of foundation drawings and Structural steel, and designing and sizing conduit, cable, and backup generators. Additionally, you'll be in charge of ordering long-lead item materials.

Hard Skills

+ Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangement, physical layout and sections, conduit and grounding

+ Develop physical design layouts and one-lines

+ Development of physical equipment specifications

+ Creation of project criteria

+ Develop project estimates utilizing project scopes

+ Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials

+ Assist in the development of foundation drawings and Structural steel

+ Design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators

+ Ordering long-lead item materials

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully remote position.

Work Environment

You will be joining the Substation Group, which consists of about 70 dedicated professionals. The team is divided fairly evenly between Physical and P&C. Members of the P&C group have the opportunity to work fully remotely.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.



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