Substation Engineer

Join our Transmission & Distribution global practice as a Project Manager, managing substation design projects ranging from 12-kV to 500-kV. As a Project Manager, you will oversee the full life-cycle of projects, managing and coordinating all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and collector stations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with stakeholders including other engineering firms, general contractors, subcontractors, and employees.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budgeting, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project control systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure client satisfaction and adherence to internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
  
  

• 4+ years of experience with substation projects (utility/construction).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program (civil, electrical, mechanical).
  
  

• 7+ years of experience with substation projects (utility/construction) preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• PE or EIT certification preferred.
  
  

Work in a consulting, professional engineering firm environment with a flexible work schedule, including every other Friday off. The position is based in our downtown Lexington office, with a collaborative team of 30. The role may require overnight travel once a quarter and occasional after-hours meetings to accommodate different time zones. The dress code is business casual, and there is potential for per diem or relocation assistance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $220000.00/yr.

ESOP, 401K, high bonusing company, open to sign on bonus in place of "relo"

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Lexington,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.

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