Job Information
Actalent Substation Engineer in Roanoke, Virginia
Position Summary
Actalent Services, LLC connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.
The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will work to complete projects that support our utility customer with minimum direction. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers. They will provide training and guidance to lower-level engineers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects
Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards
Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations
Make necessary changes and corrections to drawings and documentation
Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes
Verify that material and equipment are ordered and delivered on time for substation construction
Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations
Function as a project lead for substation projects
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or those external to complete substation projects
Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees
Identify and initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met
Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
Promote engineering professionalism and standards
Develop, recommends, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and cont information for complex engineering
Position will require occasional site visits
Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum of nine years of experience in utilities working with substations
Minimum of nine years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
Minimum of nine years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution will count toward years of experience
A PE License is required
Requisite Skills and Abilities
Advanced ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection
Possess advanced knowledge of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
Advanced understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction
Strong written and verbal communication
Advanced ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment
Stay abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Roanoke, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $64.90 - $76.92/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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.