Job Title: Electrical Engineer / Technical Services Supervisor
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer who thrives at the intersection of engineering leadership, operations, and system reliability? This is a high-visibility opportunity to own and shape the performance of a modern electric system while making a direct, lasting impact on the communities you serve.
As Technical Services Supervisor, you will serve as the technical authority for substations, SCADA, distribution automation, metering, and system reliability programs. You will lead talented technical teams, guide critical infrastructure decisions, and play a key role during system events and emergencies-ensuring safe, reliable, and resilient power delivery.
Why This Role Stands Out
Strategic & Hands-On: Balance engineering leadership with real-world operational impact
Broad Technical Exposure: Substations, SCADA, AMI, automation, and system planning
Mission-Driven Work: Support long-term system ownership and service to rural communities
Leadership Opportunity: Directly manage and mentor technical and field professionals
Stability with Challenge: Long-term infrastructure stewardship with complex, evolving technology
What You'll DoTechnical Leadership & System Ownership
Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for substations, SCADA systems, distribution automation, metering, and system reliability programs
Ensure electric system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance through proper maintenance, inspection, and rapid issue resolution
Serve as a key technical leader during outages, emergencies, and storm restoration efforts, including duty supervisor rotation
Substation, Distribution & SCADA Oversight
Oversee planning, operation, and support for substations, breakers, reclosers, voltage regulators, transformers, capacitor banks, and T&D systems
Direct and manage SCADA systems, including servers, databases, HMIs, communications, load management, and field integration
Guide deployment and performance of distribution automation technologies and AMI/metering systems for residential and commercial services
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and coordinate Systems Engineers, Substation Foremen, Substation Technicians, and AMI/SCADA Technicians
Act as the technical escalation point for voltage complaints, transformer performance, load balancing, and power quality investigations
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Field Services to align design, construction, and maintenance activities
Standards, Safety & Compliance
Ensure all engineering designs, construction practices, and maintenance activities meet safety, regulatory, and engineering standards
Apply advanced knowledge of RUS specifications, NESC, and cooperative service rules to system decisions and improvements
What You BringRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) plus 5+ years of electric utility experience
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10+ years of equivalent utility system experience
Strong working knowledge of utility substations, distribution systems, SCADA, and AMI
Proven troubleshooting ability and deep understanding of power quality and system performance
Hands-on and supervisory expertise in switching procedures and maintenance standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage members, regulators, and internal teams
Willingness to work extended or irregular hours during outages and emergencies
Preferred & Additional Qualifications
Experience with distribution, substation, and transmission standards
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Work Environment & Culture
This role offers a dynamic blend of office-based engineering, field oversight, and system operations. You will work directly with substations, distribution facilities, and outdoor job sites, with occasional travel and overnight training. Emergency response and storm restoration participation are essential aspects of the role.
You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values long-term system ownership, technical excellence, and community impact. The position provides wide-ranging exposure across engineering, automation, SCADA, and planning-empowering you to directly influence electric system reliability, performance, and service quality for the communities you support.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tappahannock, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.08 - $84.13/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 Tappahannock,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At 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 people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent 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.
