Substation Engineer

Job Title: Substation EngineerJob DescriptionJoin our Transmission & Distribution global practice as a Project Manager, managing substation design projects ranging from 12-kV to 500-kV. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the full life-cycle of projects, managing and coordinating all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and collector stations.Responsibilities+ Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.+ Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with stakeholders including other engineering firms, general contractors, subcontractors, and employees.+ Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.+ Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.+ Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.+ Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budgeting, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.+ Manage all aspects of project communication.+ Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project control systems, and implement the project execution plan.+ Work closely with the Project Team to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to internal QA/QC guidelines.+ Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.Essential Skills+ 4+ years of experience with substation projects (utility/construction).+ Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program (civil, electrical, mechanical).Additional Skills & Qualifications+ 7+ years of experience with substation projects (utility/construction) preferred.+ PMP Certification preferred.+ PE or EIT certification preferred.Work EnvironmentWork in a consulting, professional engineering firm environment with a flexible work schedule, including every other Friday off. The position is based in our downtown Lexington office, with a collaborative team of 30. The role may require overnight travel once a quarter and occasional after-hours meetings to accommodate different time zones. The dress code is business casual, and there is potential for per diem or relocation assistance.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $220000.00/yr.ESOP, 401K, high bonusing company, open to sign on bonus in place of "relo"Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.