THIS IS A DIRECT PLACEMENT, FULLY REMOTE JOB OPPORTUNITY

Actalent is seeking a talented Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead and execute medium- to high-voltage (15kV to 500kV) substation protection and control design projects. This is a technical, detail-focused role ideal for engineers who excel in high-paced environments and are experienced in producing code-compliant, constructible P&C design packages with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in utility and industrial substation design and be skilled at coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines, including SCADA, physical, and civil teams. Occasional support during commissioning and testing phases may be required.

Job Duties:

Lead or support detailed Protection & Control designs for greenfield and brownfield substation projects.Develop complete and accurate P&C design deliverables, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts and bill of materials, cable schedules, control logic, and I/O mapping.Specify and apply protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB) and associated settings.Apply applicable industry and utility standards (IEEE, NESC, and client-specific guidelines).Coordinate closely with SCADA/RTU, communications, physical, and civil design teams.Perform drawing QA/QC and mentor junior P&C designers and engineers.Interface with clients, relay settings engineers, and field teams during design reviews and construction.Provide technical support for relay testing, FAT/SAT, and substation energization as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S state.5-10+ years of experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.Proficient in developing protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, and panel wiring diagrams.Familiarity with protection relay applications-especially SEL (351, 451, 735, 487).Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.Strong understanding of control schemes, relay logic, and SCADA integration.Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NESC, utility-specific requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GIS or metal-clad switchgear.Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista).Experience with substation coordination studies and arc flash analysis.Proven ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Benefits:

All full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k), vacation time, paid holidays off, and yearly performance-based bonus eligibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

100% premiums paid for medical, dental, vision for employee + family 4% 401(k) match 32 days off - holiday, PTO, and sick time annual professional development budgets for licensure and certifications

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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 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 for other accommodation options.