Protection And Controls Designer

Actalent • Birmingham, AL • 7h ago

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.

The position falls within Substation Department of the organization. The designer will develop electrical construction drawings for substations. They will mentor lower-level designers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the latest standards to create drawings for a given project.

Work with part naming and numbering conventions; and file naming and management protocols.

Use Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs.

Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.

Coordinate with people from other departments who are involved in a design project

Mentor less experienced designers.

Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates.

Will work under supervision of Professional Engineers.

Protection and Control Focus

Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, or other equipment schematics such as MOABs, circuit breakers, CCVTs, and panel front views using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.

Design protection schemes that deal with breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and communication internal to the station as well as external to the station.

Education and Experience Requirements

Four plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.

Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Demonstrable proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical.

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education.

Requisite Abilities and Skills

Advanced ability to develop wiring diagrams and cable/conduit tables from schematics

Advanced knowledge with single line drawings, three-line drawings, fuse and circuit breaker coordination

Advanced understanding of design practices and engineering systems

Strong written and verbal communication

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

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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