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Transmission System Control Operator - Apprentice
Nebraska Public Power District
Doniphan, NE
Experience: substation technician, line technician, power plant operator, telecommunications technician, subtransmission & distribution control center operations, engineering technician, or…
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Solar Farm Technician II
RWE Americas
McCamey, TX
An Associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
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Accounting Assistant
Utilities Service, LLC
Ambler, PA
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable, and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration, and testing services for transmission, distribution,…
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Wind Farm Technician I
RWE Americas
Woodsboro, TX
…BESS) as well as Balance of Plant (BoP) procedures such as substation and collection system…
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Sr Preconstruction Associate
RWE Americas
Austin, TX
The Senior Preconstruction Associate will support and coordinate preconstruction activities for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage renewable energy projects - including engineering,…
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ROCC OPERATOR II
EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.
Houston, TX, TX
Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and experience
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Distribution Designer III | Remote
Actalent
Birmingham, AL
Position SummaryActalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers…
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Distribution Designer III | Remote
Actalent
Chattanooga, TN
- $40 to $50 USD / hour
Position SummaryActalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers…
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Associate Protection and Control Engineer
ATC
Pewaukee, WI · De Pere, WI · Cottage Grove, WI
- $77,400 to $90,200 USD / year
…wants to solve complex power system challenges, advance digital substation solutions, and see their work progress from concept through commissioning and…
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Assistant Project Manager
Cobalt Civil, LLC
Winchester, IN
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
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EPC Project Manager
Insight Global
Broken Arrow, OK
- $110,000 to $160,000 USD / year
The EPC Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of substation and transmission projects from award through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and…
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Project Manager - Distribution
ComEd
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
- $83,200 USD / year
Manage (or support a Principal or Senior Project Manager with the management of) transmission, substation, distribution, gas, and/or information technology projects consisting of…
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Substation BIM 3D Designer
HDR
Boise, ID · Phoenix, AZ · Spokane, WA · Tucson, AZ · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Las Vegas, NV
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3D Designer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals in our Substation…
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Solar Farm Technician II
RWE
McCamey, TX
An Associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited US school other than correspondence or internet is preferred
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Relay Apprentice
Entergy
Brookhaven, MS
Relay Apprentices are responsible for start-up testing and maintenance activities associated with substation and system protection equipment.
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Senior Electrical Designer
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Cape Girardeau, MO
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
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Senior Electrical Designer
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Poplar Bluff, MO
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
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Commissioning Technical Manager - Substation & Power Generation
Olsson
North Kansas City, MO
+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred but not required.
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Associate Engineer - Substation and Power Generation
Olsson
North Kansas City, MO
As an Associate Engineer, you'll support substation design projects, working with experienced engineers to develop your technical skills and contribute to high‑quality project deliverables.
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Associate Engineer - Substation and Power Generation
Olsson
Kansas City, MO
As an Associate Engineer, you'll support substation design projects, working with experienced engineers to develop your technical skills and contribute to high‑quality project deliverables.
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Associate Engineer - Substation and Power Generation
Olsson
Joplin, MO
As an Associate Engineer, you'll support substation design projects, working with experienced engineers to develop your technical skills and contribute to high‑quality project deliverables.
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Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 -- Grid
Sargent & Lundy
Clayton, MO
As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design.…
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Senior Wiring Designer 2 -- Grid
Sargent & Lundy
Kansas City, MO
…with engineers and other designers involved in high voltage substation design. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, preparation of the following design deliverables…
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Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy
Kansas City, MO
As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design.…
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Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CAD) Intern - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis)
Burns & McDonnell
Saint Louis, MO
…transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid…

Actalent

Protection And Control Engineer

Homestead, PA, United States

$45.67 to $65 USD / hour

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Pay: $45.67 to $65 USD / hour
Experience: 3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, substation design, or relay protection.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Remote Protection and Control EngineerJob DescriptionThe Protection and Control Engineer develops and supports highquality protection and control design packages for transmission and distribution substations. This role prepares detailed engineering drawings and documentation, performs technical studies and calculations, and supports relay settings and coordination activities. The engineer applies industry standards and utility design criteria while collaborating closely with a remote, teamoriented substation and protection and control group.Responsibilities

Develop and modify protection and control design packages for transmission and distribution substations.
Prepare One-Line and Three-Line diagrams, AC/DC elementary schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control panel layouts, cable schedules, and Bills of Materials.
Perform engineering calculations and studies related to protection and control systems, including fault analysis and coordination studies as needed.
Support relay settings development and relay coordination activities for substation protection schemes.
Apply applicable industry standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NEC, NESC, and utility-specific design criteria, to all protection and control designs.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of protective relays (such as SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens), transformer protection, line and bus protection, breaker failure schemes, transfer trip schemes, and SCADA and RTU systems.
Assist with relay setting calculations and the preparation of associated documentation and reports.
Review and refine protection and control drawings and design packages to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
Collaborate closely with the substation and protection and control team to deliver coordinated, constructible designs that meet utility requirements.
Support quality-focused processes, contributing to consistent, reliable, and safe substation protection and control designs.

Essential Skills

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, substation design, or relay protection.
Experience developing and/or reviewing protection and control drawings and design packages.
Knowledge of utility design standards and engineering practices related to substation and protection and control work.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design platforms for electrical and protection and control design.
Hands-on experience with protection and control systems, including relays, fault analysis, cable tray layouts, substation design, electrical equipment, and switchgear.
Ability to interpret and prepare One-Line and Three-Line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
Familiarity with applying industry standards such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC to protection and control designs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, consistent engineering documentation.
Effective communication and collaboration skills for working in a coordinated engineering team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (nice to have).
Professional Engineer (PE) license (nice to have).
Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) experience related to engineering design deliverables.
Experience working with protective relays from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.
Exposure to transformer protection, line and bus protection, breaker failure schemes, and transfer trip schemes.
Familiarity with SCADA and RTU systems in substation applications.
Interest in learning from Lead Protection and Control Engineers and growing within a substation and protection and control team.
Motivation to support a large utility system spanning multiple states, with a focus on reliability and safety.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a remote work environment, with the substation and protection and control team collaborating closely through Microsoft Teams. The team culture emphasizes strong communication, knowledge sharing, and mutual support, providing opportunities to learn from Lead Protection and Control Engineers. The group maintains a healthy backlog of projects, offering steady, engaging work in substation and protection and control design. Work is primarily computer-based, using design platforms such as AutoCAD and MicroStation, along with standard office and collaboration tools in a virtual setting. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Homestead, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.67 - $65.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Homestead, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Skills

Design package
Electrical wiring diagrams
Control systems
SCADA
Documentation
Regulatory compliance
Electrical engineering
Control engineering
Autodesk AutoCAD
Bentley MicroStation
Maintain electronic equipment
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Collaboration
EIT
P.Eng.
Quality assurance
Quality control
Microsoft Teams

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