Electrical Power Engineer (Summer 2026)

Actalent • Roanoke, VA • 2d ago

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The engineer will be working with senior level engineers to complete projects that support our customer. They will work with in-house and client engineers and designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare basic one line diagrams, project scopes, and cost estimates for substation projects

Review substation construction drawings such as electrical arrangements, plan and section views, grounding, cable and conduit drawings, and other project documents and verify compliance with appropriate codes and standards

Assist higher level engineers in conducting studies such as lightning protection, grounding, and equipment replacement and repair for substations

Gain familiarity with equipment, material ordering, and bills of material for substation construction

Travel to project sites for walk downs and gathering information to develop the correct requirements for the projects to scope and develop substations

Work under supervision of Substation Engineers II, III, IV, and senior Engineers

Position will require occasional site visits

Education and Experience

Zero to two years of experience in utilities working with substations

Zero to two years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish

Zero to two years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for substations

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience

An EIT License is desirable but not required

Requisite Abilities and Skills

Intermediate ability to perform design calculations such as battery sizing, AC and DC loads, system component selection, power transformer and circuit breaker selection, circuit protection, control and power cable selection and rating, bus bars, fittings, insulators, ground grid design, and lightning protection

Intermediate understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC

Possess intermediate understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for substation construction

Strong written and verbal communication

Possess ability to understand interrelationship between systems and component equipment

Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary

Demonstrate willingness and capabilities to assume leadership roles

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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

This is a fully onsite position in Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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