Job Title: Protection and Control EngineerJob Description The primary responsibility of this position will be to support the development of protective relay settings for distribution feeder breakers within transmission substations. Our team requires a dedicated engineering resource to manage the increasing requests for relay settings changes due to the substantial capital investment in our distribution system. Responsibilities + Verify and update distribution substation short circuit models using CAPE. + Populate calculation sheets and solicit feedback from the Distribution engineering team. + Perform time overcurrent coordination studies of distribution substation power transformers and breakers. + Review distribution substation protective relay logic and control drawings. Essential Skills + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, preferably with an electrical emphasis. + Experience in performing protective relay calculations and coordination studies. + Proficiency in using power system simulation software such as CAPE, CYME, ASPEN, EDSA, or ETAP. + Knowledge of substation protective relay testing and control scheme testing. + Understanding of transmission and/or distribution substation operations. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Courses in Power System Analysis, Protective Relaying, Control Systems, Electric Machine Theory, and Symmetrical Components are beneficial. Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work environment in a cubicle setting, where team collaboration is emphasized. The role is full-time and functions as an integral part of the engineering consultant team. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Forest Park, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $45.00/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 Forest Park,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.