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Actalent Substation Engineer in Kansas City, Missouri
Substation EngineerOverview
Join a utility-focused engineering team responsible for designing and supporting the reliability, safety and performance of electric substation, transmission and generation control systems. This role supports a utility environment and plays a key part in protection and control design across a broad service area.
Key Responsibilities
Perform engineering design for electric substation, transmission line and generation equipment control systems, including fault protection systems.
Specify substation equipment based on system ratings to support safe and reliable operation.
Design protective relay systems, metering and SCADA in accordance with applicable standards, regulations and system requirements.
Gather and analyze system data and ratings to support reporting needs and evolving system requirements.
Develop detailed protection and control project scopes and cost estimates for multi-year capital projects.
Provide technical support to operations and construction teams, including troubleshooting and failure analysis.
Prepare and review technical drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with engineering and utility standards.
Direct and support designers and technicians by reviewing work, monitoring progress and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Experience supporting a utility in substation, generation and transmission line equipment control.
Strong knowledge of generation, transmission and distribution relays and protection schemes.
Expertise in substation design and protection and control systems.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, advanced mathematics, and system analysis.
Ability to interpret and develop schematic, wiring and logic diagrams.
Experience developing elementary drawings and relay logic for protection system designs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Proficiency with standard business tools, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Preferred Strengths
Strong organizational and proofreading skills with close attention to detail.
Dependable, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Work Environment
- This role works closely with engineering, operations, construction and design teams in support of utility infrastructure projects. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by delivering safe, reliable and compliant power system solutions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.33 - $80.00/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 Kansas City,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.