Substation P&C Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Protection & Control Engineer (Substation Design)

Power the Grid. Protect What Matters. Build the Future.

Are you an electrical engineer passionate about power systems and critical infrastructure? Join a forward-thinking energy organization where your expertise directly supports the safety, reliability, and resilience of the electric grid that millions depend on every day.

This is your opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale transmission and substation projects alongside a collaborative team that values innovation, safety, and professional growth.

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and maintaining the systems that keep the power flowing safely and reliably:

• Design and develop substation protection and control systems for transmission, generation, and distribution infrastructure
• Specify and apply substation equipment (e.g., breakers, transformers, relay panels, capacitor/reactor banks, grounding systems)
• Create and implement protective relay schemes, SCADA systems, and metering designs
• Analyze system data (voltage, impedance, ampacity, CT ratios, relay settings) to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory bodies (SPP, NERC, FERC)
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and cost estimates to support multi-year capital planning
• Support field teams with troubleshooting, testing, failure analysis, and system improvements
• Review and produce detailed drawings, schematics, and design documentation
• Guide and mentor designers and technicians, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• Experience in substation engineering, protection & control, or power delivery systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Relay protection schemes and system coordination
  • Electrical schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams
  • Transmission, generation, and distribution systems
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems and AutoCAD (or similar tools)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication abilities

• ⚡ Meaningful Impact – Your work directly supports critical infrastructure and keeps communities powered
• Career Growth – Access to training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry
• Collaborative Culture – Work alongside experienced engineers and supportive cross-functional teams
• ️ Challenging, High-Value Projects – From system upgrades to new infrastructure, no two days are the same
• Innovation-Driven – Be part of an organization investing in modern grid technologies and smarter energy solutions
• ⚖️ Work-Life Balance – Stable, long-term projects with a company that values sustainability—for its people and its operations

• Quickly learn and apply internal protection and control design standards
• Confidently review and mark up substation and transmission P&C drawings
• Contribute to accurate bills of material and project estimates
• Deliver reliable, compliant designs that support safe system operation

If you’re ready to bring your engineering expertise to a company where your work truly matters—and where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference—we’d love to hear from you.

This is a Contract position based out of Topeka, KS.

The pay range for this position is $43.33 - $80.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Topeka,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.