Substation Designer

Substation Designer

This role focuses on designing and supporting high-quality electrical substations that help ensure reliable, resilient, and sustainable power delivery. You will work within a leading power sector organization that has long been at the forefront of grid transformation, collaborating with experienced engineers and scientists to shape how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to critical infrastructure projects, including modernizing transmission systems and supporting large power users such as data centers, while working in a culture that values inclusion, respect, and authentic contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations that support reliable and efficient power delivery for a variety of projects and clients.
• Develop and review substation design documents, drawings, and specifications in alignment with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals to support power delivery and transmission projects.
• Apply substation engineering principles to ensure safe, resilient, and sustainable designs that meet project and regulatory expectations.
• Support projects related to transmission and distribution power (TDP) and broader power delivery initiatives.
• Contribute to modernization efforts for transmission systems and infrastructure upgrades, including work that supports data centers and other large power users.
• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback to improve quality, constructability, and performance of substation designs.
• Coordinate with internal teams across multiple office locations to ensure consistent project execution and alignment with client objectives.
• Use engineering judgment to identify potential design issues and propose practical, effective solutions.
• Engage actively in a collaborative, inclusive work environment by sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive team culture.

Essential Skills

• Experience in substation design, including preparation and review of design documents and drawings.
• Experience in substation engineering with a focus on power delivery and transmission and distribution power (TDP) projects.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts as they apply to substation and power delivery systems.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, scientists, and other technical professionals on complex power projects.
• Capability to support projects that involve modernizing transmission systems and power infrastructure.
• Ability to commute and drive to an office in Phoenix, Tucson, or Albuquerque 2 to 3 times per week.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Organizational skills to manage tasks and priorities across multiple projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience with power delivery projects, including transmission and distribution power (TDP), is highly beneficial.
• Background in designing or supporting power systems for large facilities such as data centers is a plus.
• Interest in contributing to reliable, resilient, and sustainable power systems and infrastructure.
• Desire to work in an employee-focused, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and authentic contributions.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement that combines office and remote work. You will be based out of an office in Phoenix, Tucson, or Albuquerque and are expected to drive into the office 2 to 3 times per week, with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. The work environment emphasizes collaboration with industry-recognized engineers and scientists in the power sector, providing opportunities to engage in complex, impactful projects that support grid transformation and power delivery. The culture promotes inclusion, respect, and empowerment, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. Office settings are professional and project-oriented, with typical business attire appropriate for a modern engineering and consulting environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

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