Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Substation Design Engineer to lead the development of high-voltage substation design packages for utility, industrial, and commercial projects. You will be responsible for designing substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards, creating equipment and material specifications, and preparing support documentation. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who thrives in evolving environments.

Design general arrangements, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, cable trenches, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems for substations.Develop ground grids, lightning protection, and grounding plans using industry-standard software.Perform calculations including AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity.Create equipment and material specifications for procurement and develop design scopes and cost estimates.Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.Prepare additional documentation to assist in procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of designed systems.Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes for all design packages.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience in substation physical design.Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.Proficiency in MS Office applications.Minimum of 2 years of design experience with general arrangement, equipment and electrical layouts, elevation views, cable trenches, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.Experience in utility, industrial, or commercial projects.Experience in directly related work with electricity, preferably in utilities.

Work Environment

This position offers 100% remote work unless local to Phoenix, AZ or Austin, TX, where a hybrid work schedule is available. Our brand new office in AZ on Tempe Town Lake has a hotel-like feel. We are approved to place individuals in AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, MI, MO, NV, OK, SC, TX, WA, WV, or UT. Candidates not in these states must be willing to relocate. Preference is given to candidates in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Reno, NV, Grand Rapids, MI, or Las Vegas, NV. The company offers a collaborative culture where employees can think like owners and have a voice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/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 12, 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.