Physical Substation Design Engineer

Actalent

  • Sacramento, CA
  • $40.00-55.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Title: Remote Physical Substation EngineerPay rate is flexible above $55/hr.Job DescriptionThe Physical Substation Designer/Engineer will utilize their expertise in AutoCAD Electrical and P4A to support the design and development of high-voltage substation projects. This position emphasizes the physical layout, equipment specification, and integration of protection and control systems, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of substations.Responsibilities
  • Develop physical design packages for substations, including general arrangements, grounding, conduit, cable, and equipment layouts.
  • Create and revise detailed drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bill of materials.
  • Apply P4A tools to support protection and automation integration, including relay logic and configuration.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, and electrical teams to ensure cohesive and compliant designs.
  • Specify and select substation equipment such as breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, and buswork.
  • Support field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of physical systems and control wiring.
  • Ensure designs meet applicable standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC) and client requirements.
  • Participate in site visits, design reviews, and project meetings.
Essential Skills
  • Expertise in electrical design and physical design.
  • Experience with substation design and power delivery.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and P4A.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • AS or BS Degree in technical discipline or a related field.
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards.
Work EnvironmentThis position is fully remote, offering flexibility and a collaborative work setting with cross-functional teams.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 for other accommodation options.

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