Job Information
Actalent Protection And Control Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Title: Protection and Control Engineer
Job Description
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing protection and control design on various substation projects. This role involves collaborating with the project team throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring that protection and control plans align with budget limitations, design requirements, and client needs. Preference is given to candidates with experience in protection and control design.
Responsibilities
Perform protection and control design for substation projects.
Collaborate with the project team during design and construction phases.
Adjust protection and control plans to meet budget limitations, design requirements, and client needs.
Essential Skills
Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited).
3+ years of experience in protection & controls design for substations.
Experience with high voltage (35kv or greater, transmission level experience is key).
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working within AutoCAD Electrical.
Beneficial to have data center experience.
Work Environment
The position involves working mainly in the office with approximately 10% travel to sites. The role offers benefits such as an ESOP Program and a large bonus structure.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $170000.00/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 fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.