• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005812638

  Sr Protection and Control Engineer

  Responsibilities

  • Develop project scopes, one-line diagrams, and estimates for substation projects.
  • Review substation construction drawings, including electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
  • Engineer and design lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations.
  • Make changes and corrections to drawings and documentation as necessary.
  • Verify the proper use of equipment and material according to project documentation standards and codes.
  • Ensure timely ordering and delivery of material and equipment for substation construction.
  • Travel to project sites for walk downs and gather information to develop accurate requirements for substation projects.
  • Lead substation projects and coordinate work activities within the department.
  • Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
  • Initiate corrective action when substation project objectives are not being met.

  Essential Skills

  • Five to eight years of experience in utilities working with protection and controls.
  • Five to eight years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Proficiency in substation design, AutoCAD, and electrical drafting.
  • A PE License is desirable but not required.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, OH.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 remote position.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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.

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