Electrical Engineer (Substation)

Description

We are seeking Electrical Engineer Graduates to join the Substation Design team.

The Substation Design Engineer (Physical) serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, AC and DC calculations to determine station service and battery system requirements, preparation of equipment specifications and bill of materials, and preparation of construction documents. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for physical design for utility scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications and drawing packages.
• Review and approves project submittals, RFIs and supports field activities during construction.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
• Minimal travel as possible.
• Understand the in-office work policy as it applies to this entry-level role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET Accredited program
• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation Experience
• 3D Modeling Experience (Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, etc.)
• Strong and effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize workload effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT Certification or Master's Engineering Degree a plus
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
• Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
• Experience developing general arrangements, section views, plan views, and associated BOM preferred.
• Experience completing AC and DC load, voltage drop, and conduit fill calculations preferred.
• Experience developing equipment and construction specifications a plus.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC)
• AutoCAD and MicroStation Drafting experience a plus.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 hybrid position in Lake Mary,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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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