Substation Engineering

We are seeking a Substation Engineer to design cost-effective and appropriate protection schemes, review schematic drawings, perform power system calculations, and develop relay settings. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, engineering codes, company policies, and customer requirements. You will facilitate client communication, support field activities, and manage project deliverables. Develop relay settings and conduct required engineering analyses.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, engineering codes, and customer requirements.

Facilitate communication with clients, including leading project meetings and providing status updates.

Support field activities such as site assessments and data collection.

Create, review, and manage project deliverables including design packages, vendor drawings, and reports.

Promote collaboration, attention to detail, and team cohesion across all project phases.

Coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel.

Assist in scheduling and coordinating purchasing, drafting, and construction activities.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Accredited).

• 3-15 years of experience in engineering control & protection systems, relay & surge protection, and relay settings for T&D systems.
• Experience with substation design, protection & control, and electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCad.

Experience with substation equipment, power delivery, and utility design.

The position is based in Crown Point, IN, and offers a flexible work schedule, including hybrid options with 2 days remote per week. Employees can choose flexible schedules such as 9/80 or 4/10. The workplace includes amenities like a simulator and a video game room for breaks or after work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crown Point, IN.

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)

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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.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.

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