Substation Project Engineer

Job Title: Substation Project Engineer Job Description The Substation Project Engineer leads high-voltage substation projects from early-stage development through construction and commissioning, combining strong technical expertise with project management responsibilities. This role plans, monitors, and manages internal engineering and construction projects, provides direction to project teams, and ensures that designs and implementations comply with industry standards, interconnection requirements, and organizational processes. The position can be based anywhere in Florida, with primary team locations in Juno Beach and Jupiter West, and offers the opportunity to work on complex transmission and substation initiatives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Responsibilities Lead assigned substation projects from initial conception and early-stage development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning. Collaborate with early-stage project managers and development teams to define engineering requirements, scope, and deliverables for new transmission and substation projects, including competitive FERC 1000 proposals and greenfield projects. Plan, coordinate, and complete large-scale or multiple medium and small complex, long-term projects within established budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Secure required engineering and consulting resources and use formal processes and tools to manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and change control. Conduct regular project meetings and maintain responsibility for project tracking, reporting, and performance analysis. Identify project issues and challenges, measure and validate results, and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track. Provide clear, timely information to internal and external stakeholders on moderate to complex technical and project-related issues. Create and deliver presentation materials to communicate project status, risks, and updates to various levels of internal and external stakeholders. Provide training, due diligence, and technical oversight for external engineers of record (EOR) on all assigned substation projects to ensure compliance with generation interconnection agreements, scope of work documents, project specifications, site-specific design requirements, IEEE, NESC, ASCE, and other applicable industry codes and standards. Develop scopes of work for engineering consulting services, solicit and evaluate bids, and support the awarding of work through the integrated supply chain organization. Coordinate with project stakeholders to identify and secure suitable substation sites and support engineering updates, data collection, and permitting required to design and build substations. Represent engineering and construction interests on assigned projects, coordinating with other internal groups to ensure project success and providing briefings on progress, issues, and risk mitigation to various levels of management. Support transmission services teams in reviewing interconnection documentation, including system impact studies, facility studies, reactive and harmonic studies, and interconnection agreements, ensuring that transmission owner requirements align with engineering and construction designs. Communicate frequently with transmission owners and operators to confirm that project deliverables meet off-taker requirements and are delivered accurately and on time. Manage long-lead major material orders for substation projects to minimize schedule risk and prevent budget overruns. Assist the integrated supply chain group with substation project scope of work creation, review, and approval, and prepare requisitions for engineering services and materials in a timely manner. Support estimating teams by providing project feedback, technical input, and scope modifications to improve templates and cost models. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project engineering resources to establish project priorities, develop work plans, and define lines of demarcation between teams. Ensure projects are implemented efficiently, cost-effectively, and safely in accordance with departmental processes, procedures, industry standards, and organizational policies. Support project commissioning activities to ensure successful energization and alignment with corporate objectives. Assist legal teams with regulatory filings, depositions, and hearings related to assigned projects when needed. Collaborate with component original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance or adapt their designs for better integration with organizational engineering philosophies. Conduct external research and stay current on new developments, technologies, and innovative advancements relevant to substation and transmission projects. Provide coaching, leadership, and direction to project team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the broader engineering and construction portfolio. Essential Skills Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred). Approximately 4 or more years of experience in substation design and engineering for high-voltage substation projects, or closely related technical industry experience. Demonstrated project engineering and/or project management experience with a strong bias for action and ownership. Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering technical projects within defined budget and schedule constraints. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical aptitude and the ability to understand, review, and guide complex engineering designs and studies. Ability to interpret and apply industry codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, and ASCE, in substation design and construction. Proficiency in coordinating cross-functional teams and aligning diverse stakeholders toward common project goals. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, validate results, and implement practical solutions. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver presentations to varied audiences. Capability to interact confidently with transmission owners, operators, and external engineering partners on technical and contractual matters. Competence in managing long-lead materials and understanding supply chain impacts on project schedules and budgets. Ability to provide technical oversight and guidance to external engineers of record and consulting partners. Demonstrated leadership qualities, including coaching, mentoring, and directing project teams. Comfort working in roles that blend highly technical responsibilities with project management and stakeholder coordination. Additional Skills & Qualifications Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in a related engineering discipline is a plus. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus. Experience with transmission projects in addition to substation work is advantageous. Bg in technically intensive environments such as power delivery, microelectronics, or other complex engineering fields is beneficial. Prior exposure to renewable energy, wind farms, or large-scale utility infrastructure projects is helpful but not required. Experience working in roles that combine technical design oversight with project management responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and adapt to new technologies, tools, and engineering approaches. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and work with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders. Evidence of drive, ambition, and a desire for continuous learning and professional growth. Comfort making informed decisions in technical and project contexts and taking accountability for outcomes. Experience supporting estimating, legal, and supply chain functions within an engineering and construction environment is a plus. Work Environment The role sits within a corporate engineering and construction organization focused on power delivery and high-voltage substation projects, with a team of approximately 50 professionals split between Juno Beach and Jupiter West in Florida. The position offers flexibility to work from various locations within Florida, with a mix of corporate office and remote work arrangements depending on project needs and team alignment. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers from multiple disciplines, transmission services, estimating, legal, and supply chain teams, as well as external engineers of record and consulting partners. The environment is technically intensive, fast-paced, and project-driven, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and adherence to industry standards. Team culture values technical aptitude, problem-solving ability, initiative, and strong people skills, and supports hiring individuals from diverse technical backgrounds who are eager to learn and grow into highly technical, project management–savvy roles. Dress code and on-site expectations align with a professional corporate engineering setting and may vary based on whether you are working in the office, remotely, or visiting project-related facilities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Juno Beach, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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. 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