Substation Engineer III (Remote - U.S.)

Are you a seasoned substation engineer ready to lead impactful projects and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise drives innovation across traditional utility systems and emerging renewable energy projects., As a Substation Engineer III, you'll take ownership of end-to-end substation design and lead projects that power communities and industries. You will:

• Lead Substation Design Projects

• Develop complete design packages from concept to construction
• Create physical layouts, grounding systems, trenching plans, and cable routing

• Drive Technical Excellence

• Produce and review AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Ensure design accuracy through thorough QA/QC reviews

• Design Protection & Control Systems

• Develop and test relay settings
• Perform engineering calculations (voltage drop, battery sizing, etc.)

• Own Project Delivery

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects of varying complexity
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet deadlines and client expectations

• Mentor & Lead

• Guide junior engineers and interns
• Contribute to training programs and team development, Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. Related Jobs Substation Engineer III Actalent Lakeville, MNRemote ETAP Visionary Trenching Scheduling Leadership Mentorship Innovation Mathematics Three-Phase Coordinating Voltage Drop Systems Design Wiring Diagram Quality Control Project Planning Collection Systems Electrical Substation Electric Power Systems Symmetrical Components Artificial Intelligence Engineering Design Process +0 Substation Commissioning Engineer Actalent Minneapolis, MNOn-Site Visionary Operations Leadership Innovation Three-Phase Commissioning Project Management Artificial Intelligence Field Service Management Engineering Design Process +0

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience across multiple voltage levels (69kV-765kV)
• Strong understanding of:

• Three-phase power systems
• Symmetrical components
• IEEE/ANSI device standards, * Experience designing substations without predefined standards (greenfield/build-from-scratch projects)

• Renewable energy or utility-scale project experience
• Medium voltage or collection system design experience
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, or similar modeling tools
• ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite), If you're passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions and leading impactful projects, we'd love to connect with you.

• Industry-leading compensation package
• Performance bonuses + profit sharing
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Exceptional 401(k) program, This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeville, MN. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $66.00/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

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